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A frank product manager take arguing that sharing roadmaps often hurts more than it helps, and offering a lighter alternative: share a rough prioritized list and ask for feedback. It is a useful counterweight to the build in public enthusiasm so you hear the strongest version of the case against. The suggested middle path is close to the 'here is what we are thinking' stance. It keeps you honest about the downside.
Should I Publicly Share a SaaS Startup's Product Roadmap?
From SaaS Product Chat (saaspm.com)
- When plans change, and they will, a published roadmap can make users feel misled
- Sharing a coarse prioritized list invites feedback without making promises
- Competitors read your roadmap too, so weigh what you expose
