Reforge 4D Roadmap Framework
The Reforge 4D framework structures roadmaps across four dimensions: Direction (vision), Discovery (what to learn), Delivery (what to build), and Data (how to measure). Ideal for growth-stage companies.
Product Roadmap: Reforge 4D Framework Variant
Reforge's "4D Framework" for product strategy: Direction (where we're going), Discovery (how we learn), Delivery (what we build), Decisions (how we choose).
[Product Name] Roadmap - 4D Framework
Author: [PM Name] | Date: [YYYY-MM-DD] | Horizon: [3-6 months | 1 year]
Framework Overview
The 4D Framework organizes product strategy across four dimensions:
- Direction: Where are we going? (Vision & strategic intent)
- Discovery: How will we learn? (Research & validation)
- Delivery: What will we build? (Features & initiatives)
- Decisions: How will we choose? (Prioritization & tradeoffs)
1. DIRECTION: Where Are We Going?
Strategic vision and intent for the product.
Product Vision
[Concise vision statement for the planning period]
Strategic Objectives
Objective 1: [What are we trying to achieve?]
- Why it matters: [Strategic importance]
- How we'll know: [Key result or metric]
- Timeline: [When]
Objective 2: [What are we trying to achieve?]
- Why it matters: [Strategic importance]
- How we'll know: [Key result or metric]
- Timeline: [When]
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Reforge 4D framework?
The 4D framework organizes product planning across four dimensions: Direction (long-term vision and strategy), Discovery (research and validation), Delivery (execution and shipping), and Data (measurement and learning). It ensures teams balance strategic thinking with tactical execution.
Other Product Roadmap Variants
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Janna Bastow's Now-Next-Later roadmap replaces timeline-based roadmaps with confidence-based time horizons. What we're doing now (high confidence), next (medium confidence), and later (lower confidence).
Gibson Biddle's DHM Roadmap
Gibson Biddle's DHM (Delight, Hard-to-copy, Margin-enhancing) framework for product roadmaps. Each initiative is evaluated against whether it delights customers, creates competitive moats, and improves margins.
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