AMA: GitLab Group Manager, Product, Derek Ferguson on Product Roadmap & Prioritization
November 29 @ 10:00AM PT
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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.
GitLab Group Product Manager • 2y
I think that the answer to this is: it depends. The specifics of how you go about introducing roadmapping, promote a product-based mindset, and establishing a consistent ...
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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
GitLab Group Product Manager • 2y
Moving items in priority on the roadmap is going to happen. This is especially true if you are required to have a long-term roadmap. However, even with short-term roadmap...
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GitLab Group Product Manager • 2y
Since this question implies that there is already an existing product and customers that are using it, talk to your customers. Ask them what problems they have. Do resear...
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GitLab Group Product Manager • 2y
At GitLab, we say that everyone can contribute. This is true even when it comes to input into the roadmap. Our product managers know that the best ideas can come from ver...
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GitLab Group Product Manager • 2y
Personally, I believe in having a very transparent roadmap. Not all companies are going to be able to communicate everything that is on their roadmap for legal and/or reg...
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GitLab Group Product Manager • 2y
Pivoting a product is typically a very difficult time for everyone involved. I feel for you! Depending on who has these expectations and the reasons why it is difficult t...
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