Product vision, strategy & roadmaps · Core

Now-next-later roadmap

Also called: now next later

ELI5

A simple roadmap using three time horizons.

Used in conversation

“Use now-next-later while discovery is still changing priorities.”

Definition

A roadmap grouping work into near-term, subsequent and longer-term horizons without exact dates.

Here “Now-next-later roadmap” means: A roadmap grouping work into near-term, subsequent and longer-term horizons without exact dates.

Pitch context

You will see “Now-next-later roadmap” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches product vision, strategy & roadmaps.

Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret product vision, strategy & roadmaps without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.

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