On-demand SharpTalks webinarRoadmapping for your audience

Roadmapping isn’t easy! They are a communication and alignment tool. Crucially, roadmaps need to tell a story to answer the questions that your audience have about where your work is going and its alignment with overarching goals.

In this SharpTalks session, Phil Hornby, Founder and Director at for product people, and a seasoned expert as the co-host of 'Talking Roadmaps,' will guide us through the process of using various roadmapping styles to engage diverse audiences, enhance clarity, and drive alignment within your organization.

In this webinar

During this session, you will learn from Phil the challenges of roadmapping. Phil will discuss the key considerations for creating a useful roadmap as well as guide you through the same data set visualised through his 12 Roadmap Visual Styles. Phil will showcase each roadmap purpose, the unique benefits they offer, the target audience they resonate with, and how leveraging diverse views can effectively engage various audiences. We will also explore what these Roadmaps Visuals look like in SharpCloud and which Roadmaps are most suitable to use SharpCloud for and how you can elevate your strategic skills.

Whether you hold a strategic leadership position, lead product development, manage programs, or oversee portfolios, this webinar is tailored to equip you with the tools needed to streamline your roadmapping processes and ensure engagement and alignment across your stakeholders.

Insight into roadmapping challenges

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the common challenges faced in roadmapping and learn strategies to overcome them effectively.

Guidance on creating effective roadmaps

Explore the essential considerations for building a useful roadmap, supported by practical insights and expert advice from Phil.

Exploration of 12 roadmap visual styles

Dive into Phil's 12 Roadmap Visual Styles to discover their purpose, unique benefits, and their relevance to different target audiences, providing valuable insights for effective communication.

Tools for enhanced engagement and alignment

Get the necessary tools and knowledge to streamline your roadmapping processes, ensuring improved engagement and alignment across stakeholders.

Webinar co-host

Phil Hornby, Founder and Director at for product people

Phil is a highly experienced product leader, coach, and technologist with over 20 years in the industry. His career spans various roles, including product management, project management, operations, development, sales, and marketing across diverse sectors like SaaS, IoT, and Automotive. Phil's mission is to help product leaders think clearly, make strong decisions, and take powerful action that drives high-impact outcomes.

Phil has helped thousands of individuals across hundreds of companies, combining technical, business, and human skills to empower teams and leaders. His expertise lies in delivering complex solutions that elegantly solve customer problems at scale. His approach emphasises collaboration, context-driven leadership, and continuous learning.

Phil is currently writing "It Depends: The Secret Handbook for Making High-Impact Product Decisions in Context," which will encapsulate his philosophy and practical insights. He is a regular speaker at product events and co-host of the "Talking Roadmaps" YouTube channel and podcast.

Testimonials highlight Phil's impact: "Phil ‘practices what he preaches' and has experience in all aspects of developing product management teams," and "Phil is an accomplished technology and product leader who brings big company experience with small company agility."

You can check out his profile on LinkedIn here.

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On-demand SharpTalks webinarRoadmapping for your audience

In this webinar

Phil Hornby, Founder and Director at for product people

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