Strategy

Product Roadmap And Principles Workshop

This workshop accelerates solution design through design thinking, rapid prototyping, and user validation. Teams generate, test, and refine ideas quickly. This approach maximizes learning and reduces risks.

Duration
16 days
Group Size
6-12
Category
Strategy
Format
In-person
Participants will:

  • Apply rapid design and validation methods.

  • Generate and test solution concepts quickly.

  • Learn user-centered design thinking.

  • Develop skills in rapid prototyping.

  • Create actionable roadmaps.

The team will:

  • Align on a strategic vision.

  • Prioritize a roadmap with milestones.

  • Define success metrics and KPIs.

  • Articulate team values and design principles.

  • Document a decision-making framework.

9:00am-9:10am
BREAK 10 min
Introductions
9:10am-9:15am
BREAK 5 min
Icebreaker
9:15am-9:35am
Strategy 20 min
Product Vision Statement

Align team on product direction through concise vision creation. Each participant writes one-sentence vision, team synth...

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9:35am-10:00am
Strategy 25 min
North Star Metric

Define single key success metric that captures customer value. Brainstorm all metrics, map to customer value, identify l...

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10:00am-10:25am
Strategy 25 min
Impact & Effort Matrix
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10:25am-10:55am
Strategy 30 min
Open Roadmap

Create a transparent project roadmap that shows planned work, priorities, and decision-making. Share openly with communi...

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10:55am-11:00am
BREAK 5 min
Next Steps/Daily Checkout

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For Facilitators

  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

For Participants

  • Complete pre-session survey
  • Review background materials
  • Prepare examples or case studies

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These exercises can enhance the workshop or be used as alternatives depending on your team's needs and available time.

Product Roadmap Planning
180 min
IDEO - Create A Roadmap
180 min
Atlassian - OKRs & Key Results
120 min
Experience Principles
90 min

  • Large format paper (A1 or flip chart paper)

  • Sticky notes (multiple colors)

  • Sharpie markers (black, blue, red)

  • Fine-tip markers

  • Pens and pencils

  • Dot stickers

  • Masking tape

  • Timer or stopwatch

  • Strategy canvas templates

  • Stakeholder mapping worksheets

  • Roadmap planning templates

  • Vision statement worksheets

  • Success metrics templates

  • Alignment framework templates

  • Laptops/tablets

  • WiFi access

  • Digital camera

  • Presentation projector/screen

  • Power strips and extension cords

  • Printed materials (backup)

  • Large wall space

  • Moveable tables

  • Comfortable seating

  • Adequate lighting

  • Quiet environment

  • Temperature control

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  • Facilitator Guide (PDF)
  • Participant Workbook Template
  • Presentation Slides
  • Printable Materials

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