Workshop – Scope, Priorities & Next Steps
The fastest path to a well-founded decision: clear goals, effort range, and a concrete plan.
Many software projects don't fail because of technology, but because of unclear requirements, misplaced priorities, or a lack of alignment between stakeholders. A traditional specification document rarely helps – it's often already outdated by the time the ink is dry. Our workshop format is the fastest path to a reliable decision-making foundation: In just a few hours, we jointly clarify goals, risks, and a concrete plan for the next steps.
The workshop is particularly suited for new projects where scope and priorities are still unclear, but also for existing initiatives that need to be realigned. We bring decision-makers, domain experts, and technical specialists to the table and facilitate a structured discussion through the relevant questions. The result is not a PowerPoint presentation, but a tangible roadmap with an effort range and clear next steps.
What We Clarify in the Workshop
- Goals, users, processes, and success criteria (KPIs) – What should the software achieve?
- Scope, risks, dependencies, and interfaces – What's in, what's out?
- Priorities and meaningful delivery stages (MVP/iteration) – What do we deliver first?
- Architecture options, build/run costs, and operations – What does development and maintenance cost?
- Team setup and responsibilities – Who does what?
The workshop typically lasts 3-4 hours and can be conducted on-site or remotely. Costs range from EUR 1,500 to 3,000 depending on complexity – a manageable investment compared to the cost of a project that starts on the wrong foot.
Result
You receive a clear recommendation including next steps, a rough effort range, and a plan for how we iteratively deliver measurable value – no “slide deck project.” The workshop minutes document all decisions and open items.
Depending on the starting point, we may recommend a proof-of-concept for high-risk areas, a technical spike for architecture decisions, or a direct start into development. In any case, after the workshop you have a solid foundation for budget and timeline planning.
Who Is the Workshop For?
The workshop is aimed at companies that want to start a new software project but don't yet have a clear picture of scope and costs. It's also the right entry point for existing projects that have stalled or need to be realigned.
Typical participants include CEOs, product managers, IT directors, and department heads. The more relevant stakeholders participate, the more robust the results – we recommend 3-6 participants on the client side.
If a system is already running (performance, stability, security), an audit is often the better starting point – with concrete findings and priorities.
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