January 08, 2024

The Art of Storyboarding for Product Managers

7 minutes

Here’s how storyboarding is used in product management:

Idea Visualization: Storyboarding helps product managers transform abstract ideas or concepts into tangible and visual representations. It provides a clear and accessible way to convey product features and functionality.

User Journey: Storyboards typically focus on the user’s journey or experience with the product. They illustrate the steps a user takes to accomplish a specific task or goal within the product.

Communication: Product managers use storyboards to communicate their vision to various stakeholders, including designers, developers, marketing teams, and executives. It can bridge the gap between technical details and high-level concepts.

Feedback and Collaboration: Storyboarding encourages collaboration and feedback. Cross-functional teams can provide input and suggestions, leading to a more refined and well-rounded product concept.

Alignment: Storyboards help ensure that everyone involved in the product development process has a shared understanding of the user experience and product requirements. It aids in aligning the team’s efforts towards a common goal.

User-Centric Design: By focusing on the user’s perspective, storyboarding reinforces a user-centric approach to product development. It helps in designing products that meet user needs and expectations.

Validation: Storyboards can be used to validate product concepts with potential users or target customers. By presenting a visual narrative, product managers can gather early feedback to make necessary adjustments.

Iterations: Storyboards are not set in stone. They can be iterated upon and refined as the product concept evolves or based on feedback received during the development process.

How to connect with AgileDad:

- [website] https://www.agiledad.com/

- [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/

- [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/

- [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

...more

View all episodes

By AgileDad ~ V. Lee Henson

4.9

2828 ratings

January 08, 2024

The Art of Storyboarding for Product Managers

7 minutes

The Art of Storyboarding for Product Managers

Here’s how storyboarding is used in product management:

User Journey: Storyboards typically focus on the user’s journey or experience with the product. They illustrate the steps a user takes to accomplish a specific task or goal within the product.

Feedback and Collaboration: Storyboarding encourages collaboration and feedback. Cross-functional teams can provide input and suggestions, leading to a more refined and well-rounded product concept.

Iterations: Storyboards are not set in stone. They can be iterated upon and refined as the product concept evolves or based on feedback received during the development process.

How to connect with AgileDad:

- [website] https://www.agiledad.com/

- [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/

- [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/

- [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

...more