This template combines brainstorming and ideation with product and UX design, offering a structured approach for teams. It helps prioritize features, bugs, technical work, and knowledge building to enhance product functionality.
An Idea Funnel is a visualization technique that is most commonly used to help companies understand what new ideas are realistic and worth moving forward with. This template serves as both a roadmap and backlog, merging Kanban Board and backlog techniques.
This method consists of three stages:
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Raw Requests and Ideas: This initial stage collects ideas, requests, and suggestions from various sources, such as customer support or product teams. It's the starting point and accepts ideas without immediate scrutiny.
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User Stories: The second stage refines selected ideas into actionable user stories. These stories are well-defined, specific, and align with the product's goals. They serve as the building blocks for development.
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Planned State (Kanban Board): The final stage organizes user stories into a Kanban Board or workflow system. Here, tasks are planned, assigned, and tracked as they progress through different stages. At this stage, you should have a structured workflow and be able to track visible progress.
To use this template:
- Download the Idea Funnel Template
- Use the T1V app to send your Idea Funnel Template to your ThinkHub
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Customize Categories: You might want to customize categories, headers, or any predefined sections to align with your project or workflow.
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Add Items: Start adding your backlog items, which can include ideas, tasks, user stories, or features.
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Prioritize: Use the template to prioritize items within your funnel. This may involve categorizing items based on importance, urgency, or other criteria.
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Collaborate: Invite team members to collaborate on the funnel backlog. They can add or edit items as needed.
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Track Progress: As items move through your workflow, update the template to reflect their status, such as NEXT, DOING, DONE.
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Review and Iterate: Regularly review and iterate on your funnel backlog template to ensure it remains relevant and aligned with your project goals.