Zip file of worksheets, presentations, and the Kit booklet
Over the past 5 years of project work, redesigns, pivots, and re-imagines (lol), I led customized collaborative brainstorm that turned into a full-fledged workshop series with a name, Product Strategy Spike - a riff off of the beloved Design Sprint by Google, while pulling in an agile-twist with ‘Spike’ and 100% dedication of time. 😆
This kit will guide you through facilitating your own Product Strategy Spike (PSS) workshop with your cross-functional team.
To successfully craft a strategic direction (we will call these Solution Shapes) for a given problem space, we need to start with strong preparation and planning; After which, we’ll discuss how to ensure the workshop's overall productivity, engagement, + effectiveness with unforgettable facilitation techniques and planning.
Software + Product Development Orgs looking to generate lots of new potential ideas and solutions.
Guidance through the essential steps of facilitating an effective and engaging spike (3-5 day workshop). It includes helpful templates and a product strategy spike deck created as a companion to this guide.
I must acknowledge that over my 13 years collaborating on products, I have learned from so many folx along the way. I’ve incorporated links to all their work and resources into this kit. (I appreciate you! 🤓) In the final pages of this guide, you will see additional references that influenced my thinking as well.
Kit Includes:
Product Strategy Spike workshop deck with facilitation notes and guidance
Guidance on facilitating before, during, and after the workshop
HMWs and What-Ifs that will guide you for quarters to come
5 Step process specific to Product Development
Dozens of facilitating tactics, techniques, and tips
Workshop preparation guidance step-by-step
Product Strategy Spike agenda template
Workshop energizer instructions
Workshop kickoff doc template
Workshop readiness checklist
… Plus, an arsenal of resources + references!
Zip file of worksheets, presentations, and the Kit booklet
Over the past 5 years of project work, redesigns, pivots, and re-imagines (lol), I led customized collaborative brainstorm that turned into a full-fledged workshop series with a name, Product Strategy Spike - a riff off of the beloved Design Sprint by Google, while pulling in an agile-twist with ‘Spike’ and 100% dedication of time. 😆
This kit will guide you through facilitating your own Product Strategy Spike (PSS) workshop with your cross-functional team.
To successfully craft a strategic direction (we will call these Solution Shapes) for a given problem space, we need to start with strong preparation and planning; After which, we’ll discuss how to ensure the workshop's overall productivity, engagement, + effectiveness with unforgettable facilitation techniques and planning.
Software + Product Development Orgs looking to generate lots of new potential ideas and solutions.
Guidance through the essential steps of facilitating an effective and engaging spike (3-5 day workshop). It includes helpful templates and a product strategy spike deck created as a companion to this guide.
I must acknowledge that over my 13 years collaborating on products, I have learned from so many folx along the way. I’ve incorporated links to all their work and resources into this kit. (I appreciate you! 🤓) In the final pages of this guide, you will see additional references that influenced my thinking as well.
Kit Includes:
Product Strategy Spike workshop deck with facilitation notes and guidance
Guidance on facilitating before, during, and after the workshop
HMWs and What-Ifs that will guide you for quarters to come
5 Step process specific to Product Development
Dozens of facilitating tactics, techniques, and tips
Workshop preparation guidance step-by-step
Product Strategy Spike agenda template
Workshop energizer instructions
Workshop kickoff doc template
Workshop readiness checklist
… Plus, an arsenal of resources + references!
