WSJF Expected Outputs

Documented Strategic Themes: concise themes that articulate the organization’s top priorities.

Inputs for Portfolio Backlog.

Follow-up Communication

Please use the following template for communication following the completion of the Strategic Themes workshop:

Subject: Strategic Themes Workshop – Key Outcomes and Next Steps

Dear [Team and Stakeholders],

Following our recent Strategic Themes workshop, we’ve consolidated the key outcomes and next steps to ensure alignment and momentum as we move forward.

Key Outcomes

📌 Strategic Themes Identified – Attached is a finalized list of Strategic Themes that will guide our portfolio and investment decisions.
📌 Theme Rationale – Each theme includes a clear business driver, expected impact, and alignment with our long-term vision.
📌 Alignment Summary – The workshop fostered strong cross-functional alignment, ensuring that all themes reflect shared priorities across leadership and delivery items.

Next Steps & Action Items

✔️ Theme Integration – Strategic Themes will be mapped to value streams, epics, and OKRs in upcoming planning sessions.
✔️ Communication Rollout – A visual summary will be distributed to all teams to reinforce understanding and alignment.
✔️ Feedback Loop – We’ve established a feedback mechanism to refine themes as market conditions and business needs evolve.

Your continued input is essential to maintaining strategic alignment. Please review the details and share any thoughts or suggestions for improvement.

Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Role]
[Your organization]

Next Steps

1. Finalize and document Strategic Themes
2. Map Themes to Value Streams and Initiatives
3. Develop communication materials
4. Establish theme ownership and governance
5. Incorporate themes into planning cadences
6. Set up metrics and monitoring frameworks
7. Schedule periodic theme reviews