A Simplified Roadmap Storytelling Framework

Your roadmap is not just a list of features over a timeline. It is a story that explains how the company can reach its goals using the product. The crux of the problem is that the story isn’t written yet. You have to work it out as you go. Here is a simple framework to help you succeed.

Don’t Forget the ‘Up’ in Bottom-up Planning

We all know that good planning starts top-down by understanding the strategy and drawing your actions from it. Unfortunately, for various reasons, it’s not always possible to do so. Sometimes, you need to plan bottom-up, but don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. Here is how to ensure you don’t remain at the bottom, even if you can’t start at the top.

The Roadmap Dilemma

Are roadmaps still a thing? Given that it is going to change, is it worth putting all the time and effort it takes into building a solid roadmap? My answer is yes, and here’s why.