What better exercise is there than to build an MVP for your own Product Management process? Here’s mine:
What better exercise is there than to build an MVP for your own Product Management process? Here’s mine:
When getting started on a new project, there are several things that any product manager should do to set the project up for success: here is the MVP or wireframe for getting started I’ll use.
Product Ethos First: A good product ethos is a set of beliefs and values that guide the development and production of a product. It should align with the company’s mission and values and be reflected in the product’s design, functionality, and impact on society and the environment. A good product ethos prioritizes the needs and well-being of the end user, while also being mindful of its impact on the larger community and environment.
1. Understand the problem or need: The first step is to thoroughly understand the problem or need that the product is trying to solve. This may involve conducting user research, talking to stakeholders, and gathering information about similar products on the market. Are we asking the right questions? Are we asking hard enough questions?
2. Define the product vision: Once the problem is understood, we should define a clear vision for the product that outlines the desired outcome and how the product will solve the problem. This vision should be used to guide all decision-making on the project. Build and live in a user story path, build personas.
3. Build a roadmap: Let’s create a roadmap that outlines the steps that will be taken to achieve the product vision. This roadmap should include milestones, timelines, risks, and deliverables. Visualize it, and try to sit in the user seat.
4. Assemble a cross-functional team: Let’s assemble a team of people with the necessary skills and expertise to develop and launch the product. This team should be cross-functional, including representatives from engineering, design, marketing, and other relevant teams.
5. Prioritize and plan the work: Once the team is assembled, let’s work with the team to prioritize the work that needs to be done and develop a plan to execute it. This plan should include timelines, resources, and milestones for each stage of product development. Let’s leverage that timeline to trigger momentum.
Keep in mind these are general guidelines and the approach can be changed based on the specific type of project, the nuance of the company, and the domain/s it operates in.
