Clarifying Feature Intentions With a New PM
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Clarifying Feature Intentions With a New PM
Zoe brought up a new feature during planning, but it feels vague. You’re hoping to clarify the value and rationale without shooting it down.
Your Role
Engineer
Goal: Clarify the problem behind the proposal and co-define the ‘why’ before implementation
Character Profile
Zoe Lin, Late 20s (Female)
Zoe is a new PM who’s proposed a feature idea, but the user problem isn’t well defined. You’re not sure what the goal is — or how the team will measure success.
Challenging Misaligned Product Priorities
You’re in a roadmap sync. You need to challenge direction without sounding adversarial or dismissive.
Your Role
Engineer
Goal: Raise product–engineering misalignment constructively and advocate for alignment with team or user goals
Character Profile
Marcus Holt, Mid-30s (Male)
Marcus is a seasoned PM who’s driving a roadmap focused on features that feel disconnected from what the team values or what users need. The engineers feel misaligned, but Marcus seems confident in the direction.
Escalating Strategic Misalignment With a Senior PM
You’ve seen the team grow frustrated. This conversation is about protecting alignment, trust, and long-term sustainability — even if it means surfacing escalation.
Your Role
Tech Lead
Goal: Raise the strategic and cultural risks of continuing down a misaligned path — firmly but respectfully
Character Profile
Rohan Mehta, Early 40s (Male)
Rohan is a senior PM pushing a roadmap with significant engineering tradeoffs. The team has voiced concerns, but he’s moving ahead anyway. You need to step in before morale and quality are impacted.