Product Roadmap Template
Plan your product vision, prioritize features, and align your team with a clear roadmap. Built for agile startups that ship fast.
Sample Product Roadmap
Now
Current Quarter β’ Focus: Immediate Impact
User Authentication System
Payment Integration
Mobile App MVP
Analytics Dashboard
Next
Next 2 Quarters β’ Focus: Growth & Scale
API for Third-party Integrations
Advanced Search & Filters
Team Collaboration Features
Automated Reporting
Later
6-12 Months β’ Focus: Vision & Innovation
AI-Powered Recommendations
White-Label Solution
Marketplace Ecosystem
Advanced Security Features
Prioritization Frameworks
RICE Score
Quantitative scoring for feature prioritization
When to use: Best for data-driven teams with user metrics
Value vs Effort
Visual prioritization based on ROI
When to use: Quick decisions with limited data
Kano Model
Categorize by customer satisfaction impact
When to use: Focus on user experience and satisfaction
MoSCoW
Simple categorization for stakeholder alignment
When to use: Clear communication with non-technical stakeholders
Impact vs Effort Matrix
Quick Wins
Impact: High | Effort: Low
Major Projects
Impact: High | Effort: High
Fill-ins
Impact: Low | Effort: Low
Time Sinks
Impact: Low | Effort: High
Essential Roadmap Components
Vision & Strategy
- β’Product vision statement
- β’Strategic objectives
- β’Success metrics
- β’Target personas
- β’Competitive positioning
Feature Planning
- β’Feature descriptions
- β’User stories
- β’Acceptance criteria
- β’Dependencies
- β’Technical requirements
Timeline & Milestones
- β’Release dates
- β’Sprint planning
- β’Key milestones
- β’Review cycles
- β’Launch plans
Resource Allocation
- β’Team capacity
- β’Skill requirements
- β’Budget constraints
- β’External dependencies
- β’Risk factors
Roadmap Communication Guide
π’ Engineering Team
Focus on: Technical requirements, dependencies, implementation details
Format: Detailed specs, technical roadmap, sprint planning
π’ Executive Team
Focus on: Business impact, ROI, strategic alignment
Format: High-level timeline, OKR alignment, revenue projections
π’ Sales & Marketing
Focus on: Feature benefits, competitive advantages, launch dates
Format: Release calendar, feature announcements, demo scripts
π’ Customers
Focus on: Value delivered, problems solved, availability
Format: Public roadmap, feature previews, beta programs
β Roadmap Best Practices
- βFocus on outcomes, not just features
- βKeep timeframes flexible (Now-Next-Later)
- βReview and update quarterly
- βLink features to strategic objectives
- βInclude customer feedback loops
- βCommunicate changes transparently
β Common Roadmap Mistakes
- βOver-committing to specific dates
- βBuilding features without validation
- βIgnoring technical debt
- βNot aligning with business goals
- βLack of stakeholder buy-in
- βNever saying "no" to requests
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