Product Therapy Coaching Roadmaps
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Nov 13, 2025 Leah Hickman, a partner at SVPG and expert in product strategy, joins Christian to unravel the complexities of roadmaps. They explore why teams often resent roadmaps, how to create outcome-based frameworks, and the importance of using timeframes instead of strict dates. Leah highlights common pitfalls, the necessity of coaching leaders to empower teams, and aligns roadmaps with OKRs for better coherence. Plus, discover practical strategies for earning trust through validated outcomes!
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Dates Turn Ideas Into Promises
- Roadmaps often fail because dates turn ideas into promises before validation.
- Leah Hickman warns that committing to delivery dates creates expectations teams can't reliably meet.
Shift To Outcome-Based Roadmaps
- Use outcome-based roadmaps that ladder up to business results and measurable success.
- Include hypotheses about product capabilities but treat features as testable candidates, not guarantees.
Prefer Timeframes Over Exact Dates
- Avoid committing to specific dates; use timeframes like 'late Q2' to preserve learning space.
- Prioritize building the right product over hitting an exact calendar date.