Section 18 : Understanding Product Roadmaps Flashcards
1
Q
What is product roadmap ?
A
- Vision
- Direction
- Features
- Functions
- Deliverables
- Goals
- Objectives
- Building
- Launching
- What the product team is working on
- When certain features can be expected
- When updates will be released
2
Q
What is the application of a process roadmap ?
A
- Setting goals and objectives
- Prioritizing features and functions
- Aligning efforts and resources
- Communicating with stakeholders
- Tracking progress
3
Q
How to set the goals and objectives of a roadmap ?
A
- Product vision and direction
- Specific goals and objectives
- Increasing user engagement
- Improving the user experience
- Expanding the product’s reach to new markets
4
Q
How to prioritize features and functions with a project road map ?
A
- Importance
- Impact
- Focusing on the most valuable work
- Not trying to do too much at once
5
Q
How to align efforts and ressources with a project road map ?
A
- Coordinate the efforts of different teams
- Ensure that everyone is working towards the same goals
- Allocate resources effectively
6
Q
How to communicate with stakeholders ?
A
- An understanding of what the product team is working on
- When they can expect certain features
- When updates will be released
- Builds trust and credibility
- Keeps everyone informed about progress
7
Q
How to track progress ?
A
- Identify any potential roadblocks
- Identify issues that may need to be addressed
- Keep the team on track
- Deliver the product on time
8
Q
How to know which components go to which release ?
A
- Priority
- Dependencies
- Feasibility
- Market demand
- Resource constraints
9
Q
How to prioritize in the road map ?
A
- The most important components or features will typically be prioritized for earlier releases
- Less important or lower-impact items may be delayed until later releases
- Eat your dessert first
10
Q
How to ensure the dependencies in the product road map ?
A
- Some components may depend on the completion of other components
- Example: a new feature may rely on an underlying infrastructure change
- Mandatory dependency
- Hard logic (mandatory dependency)
11
Q
How to ensure the feasibility ?
A
- Teams may need to consider whether certain components are technically feasible
- If a component would require significant additional effort or resources to implement, it may be better suited for a future release
12
Q
How to ensure the market demand ?
A
- Teams may need to consider whether certain components are technically feasible
- If a component would require significant additional effort or resources to implement, it may be better suited for a future release
13
Q
How to ensure with the resource constraints ?
A
- Budget
- Personnel
- Time
- Availability
