Title: Product Roadmaps Relaunched: How to Set Direction While Embracing Uncertainty
Authors: C. Todd Lombardo; Bruce McCarthy; Evan Ryan; Michael Connors
Publication date: Oct 26, 2017 (eBook) / Nov 5, 2017 (print), O’Reilly Media.
Pages: 272 (O’Reilly; some retailers list ~265 depending on format).
Value for PMs & founders (problem it solves)
Turns the roadmap into a strategic alignment artifact: tie vision & outcomes to themes, use evidence-based prioritization, set timeframes instead of hard dates, communicate with tailored narratives, and keep it fresh as you learn—so you steer without over-committing.
Summary
Eleven chapters cover: roadmap requirements for the modern era; components (vision, business objectives, timeframes, themes, disclaimers); inputs; vision & strategy (incl. OKRs); themes as outcomes; deepening with stage-of-development, confidence, target customers; prioritization frameworks; alignment & buy-in via shuttle diplomacy; presenting/sharing for different audiences; keeping it fresh; and relaunching in your org.
3 community-reported takeaways (with sources)
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Outcome/theme-based roadmaps > feature lists—state customer problems and link them to objectives. O’Reilly Media
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Use timeframes (Now/Next/Later) + a disclaimer—avoid false precision and keep optionality as you learn. Product Mastery Now
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Roadmaps are communication tools—practice shuttle diplomacy to build buy-in; tailor what you show per audience. O’Reilly Media
Buy online (FR & international)
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O’Reilly (publisher page). O’Reilly Media
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Amazon.fr (FR storefront, EN edition). Amazon France
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FNAC (France, ebook/listing). Fnac
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Bookshop.org (UK/US). Bookshop UK
Author of Impact Factories / Co-founder of Shy Robotics and Product Whys / Head of Product at Dassault Systèmes / Engineer passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship
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