AMA: Gainsight Director, Product Management, Pavan Kumar on Product Roadmap & Prioritization
November 12 @ 9:00AM PT
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Gainsight Director, Product Management | Formerly Cisco • 1y
Depending on the complexity of the product being built, and the investment needed initially to get to the MVP phase, I have used several different methods - each having i...
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Move Items on Roadmap: What are your suggestions for product leads when they need to efficiently explain that an item on the roadmap needs to move because some other item has become more important?
We are required to write long docs and spend hours on creating decks for leadership which is not the best use of time
Gainsight Director, Product Management | Formerly Cisco • 1y
A straightforward formal approach is better when recommending changes to the roadmap. Its important to cover both the urgency and the impact on previous priorities. To co...
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Gainsight Director, Product Management | Formerly Cisco • 1y
Using a quarterly roadmap format helps keep everyone aligned and focused on near-term goals, especially when sharing progress with stakeholders. It provides structure, he...
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Gainsight Director, Product Management | Formerly Cisco • 1y
At our company we are transitioning from a quarterly planning cycle to an 'agile' approach. With the advent of ChatGPT and accelerated product development cycles across t...
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What are the best practices for introducing roadmapping as a product management practice in a transforming organization that is new to product practices and mindset, and how can you ensure that different teams stay consistent with the formats or frameworks used, while still allowing for flexibility and innovation?
In context of an organization undergoing business transformation, managing exiting products and product portfolios with a product approach rather than project based approach.
Gainsight Director, Product Management | Formerly Cisco • 1y
To introduce roadmapping in a team new to product practices can be tricky especially when the team has not yet experienced the importance of iterative planning and value ...
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Gainsight Director, Product Management | Formerly Cisco • 1y
Typically, several key stakeholders generally contribute to the roadmap, each bringing unique insights based on their functions, goals, and customer interactions. Broadly...
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Gainsight Director, Product Management | Formerly Cisco • 1y
For a product pivot with unpredictable directions, aligning stakeholders' expectations around flexibility and frequent updates is key. Here’s how to approach this: Ad...
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Gainsight Director, Product Management | Formerly Cisco • 1y
Start with a good understanding each one of your audience. For executive leadership, emphasise high-level goals and how key initiatives align with the company’s strate...
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Gainsight Director, Product Management | Formerly Cisco • 1y
Making a roadmap publicly available can build transparency and trust with customers, stakeholders, and partners. However, it's essential to carefully decide when and what...
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