Product roadmaps relaunched /
Product roadmaps relaunched : how to set direction while embracing uncertainty
C. Todd Lombardo, Bruce McCarthy, Evan Ryan, Michael Connors.
- xviii, 245 pages : color illustrations ; 19 x 24 cm
Subtitle on cover: How to set direction while embracing uncertainty. "[T]his book will show you how to: articulate an inspiring vision and goals for your product; prioritize ruthlessly and scientifically; protect against pursuing seemingly good ideas without evaluation and prioritization; ensure alignment with stakeholders; inspire loyalty and over-delivery from your team; get your sales team working with you instead of against you; bring a user and buyer-centric approach to planning and decision-making; anticipate opportunities and stay ahead of the game; publish a comprehensive roadmap without overcommitting"--Page 4 of cover. Includes index.
Relaunching roadmaps -- Components of a roadmap -- Gathering inputs -- Establishing the why with product vision and strategy -- Uncovering customer needs through themes -- Deepening your roadmap -- Prioritizing... with science! -- Achieving alignment and buy-in -- Presenting and sharing your roadmap -- Keeping it fresh -- Relaunching roadmaps in your organization.
"A good product roadmap is one of the most important and influential documents an organization can develop, publish, and continuously update. In fact, this one document can steer an entire organization when it comes to delivering on company strategy. This practical guide teaches you how to create an effective product roadmap, and demonstrates how to use the roadmap to align stakeholders and prioritize ideas and requests. With it, you'll learn to communicate how your products will make your customers and organization successful."--