As product managers, constructing a roadmap is a vital aspect of our role, however, we must also ensure that it incorporates views and feedback from all stakeholders within the company, including customers and field representatives. The challenge is to find a way to gather and organize this input to create a roadmap that is both accurate and effective.
This is where the concept of a "democratic roadmap" comes into play. By incorporating feature voting or other methods of decision-making, we can gather input and make sure that everyone has a voice in the process. The results of these votes can then be shared and discussed, leading to important discussions, increased awareness of gaps, and a chance for everyone to say "Wait, we forgot something!" or "This doesn't make sense." Most importantly, this approach allows us to make data-driven decisions and ensures that the roadmap we create makes sense for everyone and doesn't come as a surprise.
All of those inputs are taken into consideration during the development of the final roadmap, enabling us to plan smartly the layout of features and infrastructure, as well as give clear revenue details and timelines to each item.
In conclusion, by embracing a democratic approach to roadmap creation, we can ensure that everyone has a say in the process and that the roadmap we create is effective, accurate, and reflective of the needs of all stakeholders and mainly focuses on data and revenue rather than thoughts or old assumptions. Let's revolutionize the way we create roadmaps and make sure that everyone has a seat at the table!
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