Creating a Roadmap
Balance between innovation, iteration, and operation.
The Value of a Roadmap
Communicate Priorities
Let stakeholders know what product development is happening and why.
Share Status
Keep stakeholders updated on the status of product changes so they can plan accordingly.
Get Feedback
Give stakeholders a concrete plan to react to as a way of aligning on priorities.
Forming a Roadmap
1. Decide on Bucket Allocations
Determine how to divide product development capacity between innovation, iteration and operation.
2. Prioritize Innovation
Reference the Strategic Plan to decide what major changes to make in the near-term for each chapter in the journey.
3. Prioritize Iteration
Determine the quick wins and funnel optimizations that can continue to improve KPIs with limited effort.
4. Prioritize Operation
Consider all the work to ensure platform performance, security and uptime, along with internal operational tools.
See Example Roadmaps
Read blog posts on best practices for creating and using roadmaps based on real-world products.