HOW TO PRODUCT ROADMAP.

In Agile Software Development, a Product Roadmap is a high-level visual representation of a product's strategy and direction over a period of time, typically six to twelve months. It is a living document that is continuously updated and adapted throughout the product development lifecycle.

The primary purpose of a Product Roadmap is to communicate the product vision, strategy, and goals to stakeholders, team members, and customers. It serves as a shared understanding of the product's goals, priorities, and progress towards achieving those goals.

A Product Roadmap includes several key components, such as the product vision, themes, epics, user stories, and milestones. The roadmap is created collaboratively by cross-functional teams, including product owners, developers, designers, and other stakeholders.

The Product Roadmap is an essential tool for product management in Agile Software Development, as it enables teams to prioritise work, track progress, and adapt to changing market needs and user feedback. It helps teams stay focused on delivering value to customers and stakeholders, while also fostering collaboration and communication across teams and departments.

Product Roadmaps should guide our development work and ensure that we are delivering value to users at each stage of the progress. Here are some steps you can follow to create a Product Roadmap using Agile Software Development principles:

1. Define the product vision
   The first step in creating a Product Roadmap is to clearly define the Product Vision. This involves identifying the main goals and objectives of the product, as well as the key benefits it will provide to customers and the business.

2. Identify user needs
   Next, we should identify the key user needs and pain points that the order management system will address. 

3. Prioritise features
   Once we have a clear understanding of the Product Vision and user needs, we can start to prioritise the features and functionality that will be included in the product. It's important to consider factors like the value each feature will provide to users, the level of effort required to implement it, and any dependencies between features.

4. Create a release plan
   Based on the prioritised feature list, we create a Release Plan that outlines the key milestones and deliverables for the work. This should include the major features that will be included in each release, as well as the timeline for each release.

5. Review and refine
   Once we have a draft of the Product Roadmap, it's important to review it with key stakeholders and incorporate feedback. We may need to refine the feature list or adjust the Release Plan based on feedback from users or business leaders.

Communicate and iterate

Finally, it's important to communicate the Product Roadmap to the development team and other stakeholders, and to iterate on the Product Roadmap as the work progresses. This may involve adding new features or adjusting the timeline based on new information or changing priorities.