How to Create a Compelling Product Roadmap in 5 Simple Steps
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1. Define
Before you start, you must first define the product strategy your roadmap will focus on. This step should also include setting a product vision that your roadmap will direct stakeholders towards. When compiling your product vision, it helps to set measurable goals or objectives, such as a product launch or a certain number of sales. This will help stakeholders to focus their efforts and be more engaged in hitting that target. You don’t need to go into too much detail at this point, the next step will help develop your ideas.
2. Workshop
At the start of any product roadmapping process, we advise holding a workshop to achieve the following:
•grow your product strategy
•cement the product vision
•plan the necessary steps
Workshops should be held in a collaborative environment that facilitates open discussion and idea generation.
Workshops are absolutely crucial at the start of the process, and it's good practice to continue to hold them frequently throughout. This encourages your stakeholders to remain dedicated to the product vision and ensures that your roadmap is never out of date. This is often overlooked, as most managers don’t consider product roadmapping an ongoing process.