Foundational

Introduction to Agile
Product Management

A practical, activity-driven workshop that gives product managers, product owners, and cross-functional teams the essential tools to build products customers actually want.

Duration 4-hour, Full-day, or Two-day
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Format In-person workshop
Level Foundational — no prior PM experience required

What You'll Learn

Leave with tools you can use
on Monday morning.

Understand the Agile mindset

Internalize the values behind the Agile Manifesto and why they lead to better outcomes — not just faster delivery.

Navigate the Scrum framework

Know the roles, ceremonies, and artifacts — and understand how each one creates alignment and momentum.

Build user personas and user stories

Practice customer-first thinking by developing research-based personas and well-structured user stories with clear acceptance criteria.

Prioritize with confidence

Apply the MoSCoW framework to a real backlog — and develop a language for making trade-offs transparent to your team.

Think in outcomes, not features

Understand how roadmaps communicate strategy — and why a good roadmap is never just a list of things to build.

Design and validate an MVP

Learn how to define your riskiest assumptions and design the smallest possible test to validate your core idea before committing to a full build.

Curriculum

Six modules. Five activities.
One cohesive toolkit.

The workshop is structured as a logical progression from mindset to execution — each module builds on the last. Every module includes a hands-on activity where participants apply the concept directly.

01

The World of Product Management

Establish a shared understanding of what product management actually is — and where it sits in relation to the rest of the organization.

The PM as CEO of the product PM vs. Project Manager The 5 PM Mindsets Product Owner vs. PM vs. Director of Product
Activity PM Hot Takes! — participants debate provocative product management statements and defend their positions. A fast, energizing way to surface assumptions and start real conversation.
02

Agile Foundations

Trace Agile from its origins to its practical application — and understand the Scrum framework that most product teams use today.

The Agile Manifesto — 4 values & 12 principles Scrum's 3 pillars: Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation Scrum roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Dev Team 5 ceremonies & 3 artifacts Waterfall vs. Agile
Activity Waterfall vs. Agile Case Study — teams work through a startup scenario, mapping how the same product would unfold under each approach and identifying the key differences in risk and customer involvement.
03

Know Your Customer

The most common failure mode in product development isn't technical — it's building for an imaginary customer. This module teaches outside-in thinking from the ground up.

Outside-in thinking Research-based user personas User story format: As a / I want to / So that Acceptance criteria
Activity Persona & User Story Workshop — participants choose a product scenario (EMS field app, personal finance platform, or small business scheduling tool), build a full user persona, and write three user stories with acceptance criteria.
04

Prioritization & Roadmapping

One of the hardest parts of product management is saying no — or not yet. This module provides a shared language for making those decisions visible and defensible.

MoSCoW framework: Must / Should / Could / Won't Roadmaps as strategic communication tools Outcomes vs. feature lists How to handle shifting priorities
Activity Prioritize the Backlog! — participants apply MoSCoW to a 10-item backlog for a personal finance app launching in 3 months. Groups defend their prioritization decisions and discuss trade-offs.
05

Discovery & Validation

Great product teams don't just build — they test. This module demystifies the MVP and gives participants a framework for designing lean experiments that reduce risk before a single line of code is written.

The 4 types of product risk: Value, Usability, Feasibility, Viability The real definition of MVP Build-Measure-Learn loop Persevere vs. pivot decisions
Activity Define the MVP! — participants design an MVP for a first-time homebuyer mortgage guidance product. They articulate their core assumption, design a test, and define success criteria — without building anything.
06

Putting It All Together

Synthesis, reflection, and a path forward. Participants leave with a personal takeaway plan and a curated resource list to continue building their product management skills.

5 key takeaways from the full workshop Connecting the dots: from mindset to execution Personal reflection: what will I do differently? Recommended reading & certifications

Workshop Formats

Choose the format that fits
your team.

4 Hours

Half-Day Workshop

A fast-paced introduction that covers the core concepts and activities. Ideal for teams with limited time or as an intro before a longer engagement.

  • Core modules (condensed)
  • Key activities
  • Participant workbook
Two Days

Two-Day Deep Dive

Extended time for deeper discussion, additional examples, and more thorough activity debrief. Best for larger groups or teams tackling significant transformation.

  • All 6 modules (expanded)
  • All 5 activities (extended)
  • Participant workbook
  • Day 1 homework + Day 2 recap
  • Team-specific customization

All formats include participant workbooks and can be customized for your team's industry, product type, and current challenges. Let's talk about which format is right for you.

Go Further

Recommended resources.

Participants leave with a curated reading list. Here's a preview of what's included.

Books

  • Inspired Marty Cagan How to Create Tech Products Customers Love
  • Continuous Discovery Habits Teresa Torres Discover Products That Create Customer Value and Business Value
  • The Lean Startup Eric Ries Build-Measure-Learn and the science of rapid experimentation
  • Empowered Marty Cagan Ordinary People, Extraordinary Products

Certifications

  • CSPO — Certified Scrum Product Owner Scrum Alliance
  • A-CSPO — Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner Scrum Alliance
  • SAFe POPM SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager
  • PMC — Pragmatic Marketing Certification Pragmatic Institute

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Reach out to discuss your team's size, timeline, and goals. Workshops can be tailored for your industry and product context.

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