The Product HQ— your product's source of truth
Centralize product information and documentation with The Product HQ— your product's source of truth template. Ensure alignment and transparency across teams.
WHY
After years of developing frameworks and methodologies for our own internal use, we have begun to share our design, research, and innovative approach with the world as a collection of short playbooks. The hope is that they would help others to create great things.
WHO
The template at hand could be put to use by anyone (individual or team) leading a new product/innovation process. It could be a strategic designer, a product manager, a UX designer, a startup founder and so on.
WHEN
This template is most used at the early phases of a project. It is there to shepherd you in the process from 0 to 1.
HOW
The board should be self-explanatory, we have placed instructions and arrows throughout. You should be able to work your way through it bit by bit.
FURTHER CONTEXT
The board at hand is one of our latest playbook and is a part of a large collection of playbooks. The aim of our playbooks is to put our design approach to the page and help others put it to use. We hope you find this one useful.
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Kano Model Template
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Works best for:
Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, Meetings
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The Product Storyboard
Works best for:
Product Management, Planning
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Works best for:
Product Management, Planning
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Good, Bad, Ideas, Action, Kudos Retrospective
Works best for:
Retrospectives, Meetings, Agile Methodology
The Good, Bad, Ideas, Action, Kudos Retrospective template offers a structured approach to retrospectives by categorizing feedback into five key areas: good, bad, ideas, action items, and kudos (appreciations). It provides elements for team members to share their thoughts, suggestions, and acknowledgments. This template enables teams to reflect on past performance, generate actionable insights, and celebrate achievements. By promoting inclusivity and constructive feedback, the Good, Bad, Ideas, Action, Kudos Retrospective empowers teams to foster collaboration, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen team dynamics effectively.
SMART Goals Template
Works best for:
Prioritization, Strategic Planning, Project Management
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