The Next Lean Bytes
The ROI of Saying No: Making the Case Not To Build
Barry Closser
May 6, 2025 - 11:45am — 12:01pm CT
Product teams are often handed ideas from executives, board members, or influential stakeholders with the expectation to deliver. But just because an idea comes from the top doesn’t mean it’s the best move. So how can you make a strong, evidence-based case not to move forward without losing trust? Join us for a discussion on the ROI of saying no and how to make a case not to build.
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Product teams are often handed ideas from executives, board members, or influential stakeholders with the expectation to deliver. But just because an idea comes from the top doesn’t mean it’s the best move. So how can you make a strong, evidence-based case not to move forward without losing trust? Join us for a discussion on the ROI of saying no and how to make a case not to build.
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