Methodology and Tools
Simplifying Complexity with Proven Tools and Methods
Check out some of the various tools I bring to the organization and product delivery teams.
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The most impactful thing companies can do for their product delivery squads is to equip them with the tools, methodologies, and autonomy needed to make informed decisions. By coaching teams on best practices and empowering them to take ownership of their decisions, organizations foster a culture of accountability, creativity, and efficiency. Here are a few key elements that squads **must** incorporate:
1. Workshops: Slowing down to speed up. Workshops are essential for engaging stakeholders early in the discovery and ideation phases, ensuring alignment and buy-in throughout the process.
2. Design Thinking: A critical methodology that every junior-to-mid-level product manager and designer should utilize, especially when navigating complex projects. It encourages a human-centered approach to problem-solving.
3. Decision-Making Tools: Utilizing tools like Opportunity Trees, Risk/Confidence Matrices, and Journey Maps helps squads visualize options, assess risks, and make data-driven decisions.
4. Qualitative Testing: Moderated and unmoderated user testing helps teams understand how users feel about their experience, offering invaluable insights into usability and satisfaction.
5. Quantitative Testing: Tools such as A/B testing and iterative testing allow teams to track behaviors, measure outcomes, and refine their approach based on data.
6. Best Practices: Teams should nurture curiosity, embrace storytelling, foster collaboration, and prioritize frequent alignment meetings. Every squad and individual operates differently, but success lies in moving forward with clear intent.
Researcher, Lauren standing proud in the completion of foundational research into user-personas.
A Couple examples of Leadership tools
JTBD MAPPING
OUTCOMES FLOW CHART
OUTCOMES FLOW CHART
Mapping our end-to-end user journey and aligning it with our JTBD product goals gave leaders clear visibility into potential gaps, overloaded teams, and neglected areas. This exercise not only enhanced ownership but also improved communication, providing teams with clarity on where to focus, addressing the confusion they often felt.
OUTCOMES FLOW CHART
OUTCOMES FLOW CHART
OUTCOMES FLOW CHART
When building an outcomes flow chart, it’s important to first clearly define the end goals or desired outcomes for the product or initiative. This allows us to consider strategies that focus on measurable results, such as increased user engagement, revenue growth, or improved customer satisfaction. Break down each outcome into actionable steps, ensuring each step is supported by data and key performance indicators (KPIs).
ROADMAP PLANNING
ROADMAP PLANNING
ROADMAP PLANNING
A linear roadmap typically follows a straightforward, step-by-step progression of tasks and milestones. It focuses on delivering a predefined set of features or initiatives in a specific order, often tied to strict timelines.
In contrast, a strategic roadmap is more flexible and outcome-driven. Instead of focusing on a fixed sequence of tasks, it prioritizes goals and outcomes, allowing for adjustments based on evolving market conditions, user feedback, or internal learnings. Strategic roadmaps emphasize long-term vision and adaptability, encouraging teams to align their efforts with broader business objectives while remaining agile in their execution.
OKR MAPPING
ROADMAP PLANNING
ROADMAP PLANNING
OKR (Objectives and Key Results) mapping aligns organizational goals with measurable outcomes, ensuring that every effort supports broader business objectives. By setting clear objectives and tracking key results, OKR mapping creates transparency and focus, keeping teams aligned and accountable.
The benefits are clear: OKR mapping provides clarity on priorities, fosters accountability, and promotes agility. It enables teams to adjust focus as needed and keeps progress measurable, driving continuous improvement and strategic alignment.
So many More tools to pick from
Check out the abundance of tools and methodology I bring to companies
- Workshop Figma Boards: Over 50 templates design to help squads make smart decisions.
- Organization Charts: help teams navigate their partners
- Design Thinking: when to use it and when to experiment
- LeanUX: A methodology that emphasizes minimizing waste by focusing on user experience through rapid testing and feedback loops.
- Atomic Design: A methodology that breaks down components into smaller parts (atoms, molecules, organisms) to create reusable and scalable systems.
- UserTesting: A tool for conducting user tests and gathering feedback on designs and prototypes.
- Metrics Mapping: Visualizing key performance indicators (KPIs) to track design outcomes and measure success.
- Journey Mapping: A tool for mapping the user’s end-to-end experience to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement.
- Personas: Creating detailed user archetypes to better understand user needs and behaviors.
- Risk/Confidence Matrix: A decision-making tool that evaluates potential solutions based on risk and confidence factors.
- Opportunity Tree: A tool for mapping out potential solutions and pathways for achieving goals based on user and business needs.