How do you influence the product roadmap if the roadmap has already been laid out by product?

I think the most important part of influencing product roadmap is that its an outcome created by a strong understanding of the user, strong understanding of the product and a strong relationship with

Product roadmaps are, or at least they should be, always subject to change. At least that is what a PM will tell you when you want to share the roadmap with a customer. 🤣 So, use that to your advantag

If you have relationships built with your product counterparts, and product leadership, you can influence through this relationship. This is especially the case if your product marketing org is accept

The great thing about roadmaps is they're like the Pirates' Code. "It's more of a guideline."  First, never lose sight of the fact that if you have a concrete roadmap from your product team (like rea