Feature Planning Template
Use our Feature List Template to develop a process for building your feature so you can hit the ground running. Create a clear and repeatable process now for developing new features.
About the Feature Planning template
What is Feature Planning?
Designing a feature is no small feat. At any point during the process, a variety of teams, stakeholders, timelines, and constraints may come into play. The steps are numerous: everything from prototyping to gathering feedback. And then, of course, you have to create documentation along the way.
Feature Planning allows you to develop a process for building your feature so you can hit the ground running. As you create your product or iterate on it, you can have a clear process in place that allows you to save time.
What steps should you take to engage in Feature Planning?
Step 1 - Gather resources and build a timeline. Start by ensuring you know which stakeholders are going to be involved in the project, what budget you have to work with, and whether there are any key deadlines. Get everyone in the same room to have an initial meeting, ensuring your team is on the same page. Agree on a goal for your feature, and decide on any metrics that will show whether you’ve reached your goal.
Step 2 - Map out your feature. Think about user flow and use cases. Don’t try to sketch out any designs just yet. Instead, concentrate on understanding your user, their needs, and why they might want this particular feature.
Step 3 - Prototype. Now that you have your map in place, you can start designing the actual feature. Sketch it out. Don’t be afraid to get creative.
Step 4 - Gather feedback. Give all your stakeholders enough time to review. Compile your feedback so you can come back to the table and iterate if necessary. Solicit comments on your design and UX copy.
Step 5 - Iterate!
Step 6 - Build your feature. Once you’re confident in your design, you can go ahead and build the feature itself.
How do you use the Feature Planning template?
Start with our pre-made template, making any changes you’d like to suit your particular needs. Invite team members to join your board and collaborate. Use the @mention or video chat if you need to get input from others. You can upload other file types such as documents, photos, videos, and PDFs to store all the relevant information in one place. You may also find it useful to link to or embed other boards such as the Product Roadmap or Communication Strategy.
Who should use the Feature Planning template?
Anyone who’s involved in the development, release, testing, and promotion of features can use the Feature Planning template. This is likely to include members of the product, engineering, marketing, and sales teams.
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