Product Requirement Documents
Writing a PRD for MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Launch
This prompt helps product managers create a PRD tailored for defining and launching a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). It emphasizes identifying core features, user goals, and measurable outcomes to deliver the most value with minimal resources.
Responsible:
Product Management
Accountable, Informed or Consulted:
Product, Engineering, Design, Marketing
THE PREP
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Identify and validate the core problem the MVP addresses through user research.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define must-have features and prioritize the scope.
Assess resource constraints, including time, budget, and team capacity.
THE PROMPT
Help create a Product Requirement Document (PRD) for the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) version of [specific product or feature]. Focus on:
Core Objectives: Clearly defining the primary problem the MVP solves for users and the expected business outcomes.
Essential Features: Listing only the must-have features required to address user needs and achieve product goals.
User Personas: Highlighting the target audience for the MVP and their key pain points.
Success Metrics: Specifying measurable outcomes to evaluate the MVP’s effectiveness, such as adoption rates, task completion, or NPS (Net Promoter Score).
Resource Constraints: Documenting budget, time, or technical limitations that shape the MVP scope.
Provide recommendations for structuring the PRD to ensure clarity and focus on delivering the MVP. Include tools (e.g., Notion, Confluence) and frameworks for prioritizing features. If additional details about the target audience or technical constraints are needed, ask clarifying questions to refine the document.
Bonus Add-On Prompts
Propose methods for documenting trade-offs between features and resource limitations in the PRD.
Suggest strategies for aligning the MVP scope with long-term product goals.
Highlight techniques for gathering user feedback post-MVP to inform future iterations.
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SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE
Focus the PRD on a specific type of MVP, such as a prototype or pilot test version.
Include methods for integrating user feedback loops into the MVP plan.
Propose techniques for documenting assumptions and hypotheses the MVP is testing.
Highlight strategies for aligning MVP goals with agile sprint planning.
Add recommendations for balancing speed and quality in the MVP development process.
WHEN TO USE
During the planning phase of a new product or feature to define the MVP scope.
To align teams on the minimum functionality required for user validation.
When resources are limited, and prioritization is critical to delivering value.
WHEN NOT TO USE
If the project requires a fully detailed and feature-complete product specification.
When exploring speculative ideas without a clear user problem to solve.