Defining the Product Development Principles
Defining the product development principles involves establishing a set of core values and guidelines that shape the approach to product development within an organisation. These principles guide decision-making, influence the product's design and functionality, and ensure alignment with the organisation's goals and user needs.
Goal
The goal is to create a consistent framework that guides product teams in their work, promoting efficiency, quality, innovation, and alignment with business objectives and customer expectations.
Context
When working in a system with many parts, such as software development, there is a risk of well-intentioned changes actually making the process slower as a whole. This is because the parts of the system are interconnected and changes in one part can have unintended consequences in another. Defining the process principles helps to ensure that changes are made in a coordinated way that improves the system as a whole.
Inputs
| Artifact | Description |
|---|---|
| Industry Best Practices | Research best practices and common principles used in different areas of product development within your industry. |
Outputs
| Artifact | Description | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Process Principles | A formalised document detailing the agreed-upon product development principles. | Provides a clear guide for teams, enhancing alignment and decision-making. |
Anti-patterns
- Over-generalisation: Crafting principles that are too vague or broad, leading to interpretation conflicts and inconsistent application.
- Lack of Buy-in: Failing to involve key stakeholders in the development of the principles, resulting in a lack of commitment and adherence.