Establishing a product development plan is crucial for aligning vision and future features. Adapting the plan based on user feedback ensures that the product remains relevant. Investors often prefer predictable, long-term roadmaps, making clear communication about the agile process essential. Direct communication with the development team enhances efficiency and teamwork. Identifying the minimum viable product (MVP) is key, and usability testing should include observing real users. Utilizing existing UI components saves time and effort in development.
Our investors weren't used to this iterative approach - they wanted a one- to two-year roadmap. That's understandable. They're putting money into something and want predictability.
The key is not to pivot constantly. Structure your work into clear stages with hypotheses and measurable goals. Confirm or reject them with data.
In every project, I aim to establish close communication with the dev team from the very beginning. This significantly speeds up development and improves teamwork.
It's more efficient to use existing components and focus on functional development. Many modern design systems evolve alongside current technologies and are reliable choices.
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