This is a workshop to introduce the concept of Value and cost based prioritization. The speaker will facilitate a short game for participants to learn how to prioritize the backlong using value and cost. 

 
 

Outline/Structure of the Workshop

  • Context setting
  • Introduction to Value
    • Why, How and What
  • Introduction to Cost
    • Why, How and What
  • Game to introduce the prioritization
  • Debrief
  • Share the learnings
  • Closing

Learning Outcome

Participants will learn,

  • What is Value based prioritization
  • What is expected from each role in value based prioritization
  • How can one do value based prioritization in his/her project

Target Audience

Product Owners, Team members, Leadership

schedule Submitted 8 years ago

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