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Product Roadmap Template

Plan your product vision, prioritize features, and align your team with a clear roadmap. Built for agile startups that ship fast.

Now-Next-Later
Framework
Quarterly
Planning Cycles
4
Prioritization Methods
Agile
Compatible

Sample Product Roadmap

Now

Current Quarter β€’ Focus: Immediate Impact

4 Features

User Authentication System

Impact: HighEffort: MediumIn Progress

Payment Integration

Impact: HighEffort: HighIn Progress

Mobile App MVP

Impact: HighEffort: HighPlanning

Analytics Dashboard

Impact: MediumEffort: LowIn Progress

Next

Next 2 Quarters β€’ Focus: Growth & Scale

4 Features

API for Third-party Integrations

Impact: HighEffort: HighPlanned

Advanced Search & Filters

Impact: MediumEffort: MediumPlanned

Team Collaboration Features

Impact: HighEffort: MediumPlanned

Automated Reporting

Impact: MediumEffort: LowPlanned

Later

6-12 Months β€’ Focus: Vision & Innovation

4 Features

AI-Powered Recommendations

Impact: HighEffort: HighExploring

White-Label Solution

Impact: MediumEffort: HighExploring

Marketplace Ecosystem

Impact: HighEffort: HighExploring

Advanced Security Features

Impact: MediumEffort: MediumExploring

Prioritization Frameworks

RICE Score

(Reach Γ— Impact Γ— Confidence) / Effort

Quantitative scoring for feature prioritization

When to use: Best for data-driven teams with user metrics

Value vs Effort

Plot features on 2x2 matrix

Visual prioritization based on ROI

When to use: Quick decisions with limited data

Kano Model

Basic / Performance / Delighters

Categorize by customer satisfaction impact

When to use: Focus on user experience and satisfaction

MoSCoW

Must / Should / Could / Won't

Simple categorization for stakeholder alignment

When to use: Clear communication with non-technical stakeholders

Impact vs Effort Matrix

Quick Wins

Impact: High | Effort: Low

Do First

Major Projects

Impact: High | Effort: High

Plan Carefully

Fill-ins

Impact: Low | Effort: Low

Do When Possible

Time Sinks

Impact: Low | Effort: High

Avoid or Defer

Essential Roadmap Components

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Vision & Strategy

  • β€’Product vision statement
  • β€’Strategic objectives
  • β€’Success metrics
  • β€’Target personas
  • β€’Competitive positioning
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Feature Planning

  • β€’Feature descriptions
  • β€’User stories
  • β€’Acceptance criteria
  • β€’Dependencies
  • β€’Technical requirements
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Timeline & Milestones

  • β€’Release dates
  • β€’Sprint planning
  • β€’Key milestones
  • β€’Review cycles
  • β€’Launch plans
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Resource Allocation

  • β€’Team capacity
  • β€’Skill requirements
  • β€’Budget constraints
  • β€’External dependencies
  • β€’Risk factors

Roadmap Communication Guide

πŸ“’ Engineering Team

Focus on: Technical requirements, dependencies, implementation details

Format: Detailed specs, technical roadmap, sprint planning

πŸ“’ Executive Team

Focus on: Business impact, ROI, strategic alignment

Format: High-level timeline, OKR alignment, revenue projections

πŸ“’ Sales & Marketing

Focus on: Feature benefits, competitive advantages, launch dates

Format: Release calendar, feature announcements, demo scripts

πŸ“’ Customers

Focus on: Value delivered, problems solved, availability

Format: Public roadmap, feature previews, beta programs

βœ… Roadmap Best Practices

  • β†’Focus on outcomes, not just features
  • β†’Keep timeframes flexible (Now-Next-Later)
  • β†’Review and update quarterly
  • β†’Link features to strategic objectives
  • β†’Include customer feedback loops
  • β†’Communicate changes transparently

❌ Common Roadmap Mistakes

  • β†’Over-committing to specific dates
  • β†’Building features without validation
  • β†’Ignoring technical debt
  • β†’Not aligning with business goals
  • β†’Lack of stakeholder buy-in
  • β†’Never saying "no" to requests

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Roadmap Template

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Prioritization Tools

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Feature Specs

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Release Calendar

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