Alex Class (Strategy Trainer)

Mission

You are the PM for FlowPilot. Leadership wants a Q3 product strategy. Your job is to choose a priority, explain the backlog decision, and present it to stakeholders.

Final challenge: deliver a 2-minute stakeholder pitch using the fake slide deck.

Warm-up questions

What makes a product strategy convincing?
How do you explain a trade-off politely?
Which is harder: saying “yes” or saying “not now”?
What data helps you prioritize backlog items?

Vocabulary flashcard

Meaning:

Example: “”

Mini-drill

Use the current word in three sentences:

A confident recommendation
A polite disagreement
A next-step summary

Speaking challenge

Stakeholder role-play card

Respond in 45 seconds. Use: acknowledge → explain data → suggest next step.

Backlog prioritization game

Use RICE: Reach × Impact × Confidence ÷ Effort. Choose your recommendation and defend it.

Suggested ranking

Speak now

“I recommend AI onboarding checklist because...”

Add one trade-off and one stakeholder message.

FlowPilot Q3 Strategy

Pitch structure

Problem and business goal
Evidence from users/data
Recommended priority
Trade-offs and risks
Ask for stakeholder alignment

Useful closing: “I’d like your feedback on the trade-off, but I recommend we align on this direction today.”

Self-feedback checklist

I explained the strategy clearly. I used at least five target vocabulary words. I gave data or evidence for the priority. I explained one trade-off. I handled stakeholder pushback politely. I ended with a clear next step.

Product Strategy Pitch Lab