Google Slides Feature Brief / Solution Requirements for Product Managers

When it comes to developing a new solution, Product Managers must figure out what to build, drive alignment with stakeholders, and communicate progress every step of the way. Unlike a typical requirements doc, the Solution Brief helps accomplish all of those goals at once.

I have been in Product Management for over a decade, and have been a Product Leader at organizations large (20,000+) and small (30). Over time, I created and fine-tuned a streamlined process to help my teams plan, track, and communicate their roadmap initiatives in a way that drives focus, creates alignment, and eliminates (at least some) meetings.

In this digital download, you will find templates for clearly defining and communicating:

• The customer problem so your team as well as stakeholders recognize the customer pain you are trying to solve.
• The Ideal State of your solution so your team as well as stakeholders understand where you are heading.
• User stories so your team as well as stakeholders understand what is in and out of scope.
• Milestones and timeline so your team as well as stakeholders understand the sequence in which solutions will be delivered.
• Answers to anticipated internal and external questions as well as supporting documentation for internal employees and external customers.
• and more.

Need help understanding or improving how you create, use, and communicate your OKRs? You will find my personal tips and explanations in the "Notes" section of the slides.

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