Sometimes you get roadmap “special request” for just one customer, partner or potential sale. If the request would adjust the roadmap, try asking there questions:
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What problem is this request trying to solve? There may be a better (or easier) solution if you understand the problem.
Does solving that need align with our overall objectives? If the whole organization is focused on entering a new market, why would you slow progress on that effort by building features for a market that’s tapped out?
Is it more important than what’s on the roadmap now? This question focuses the discussion on trade-offs.
I explore these topics in Chapter 10 of my book, Product Roadmaps Relaunched. What other questions are useful?
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