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ProdPad (Now-Next-Later roadmap tool)

Janna Bastow, Simon Cast · ProdPad Freemium Beginner

If you want to actually run a Now-Next-Later roadmap rather than just read about it, this is the tool built for it by the people who invented the format. It nudges you toward horizons and outcomes instead of dates, which structurally discourages over planning. A simple whiteboard or Notion board works too, but this bakes the discipline in.

  • Run a lightweight roadmap in the tool built for the format
  • Horizon columns discourage committing to hard dates
  • A cheap or free board is a fine substitute if you prefer
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The question it answers

  1. How do I build a roadmap without over-planning?

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