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Product Manager (John) - Quick Start Guide
5-Minute Setup
Step 1: Access the PM Persona (1 minute)
Transform into John the Product Manager
Step 2: Load Your Context (2 minutes)
- Upload business requirements document
- Provide stakeholder contact information
- Share any existing market research
Step 3: Create Your First PRD (2 minutes)
John, create a PRD for [your product/feature] based on these requirements
Simple Example
Scenario: E-commerce Mobile App Feature
Input: "We need to add a wishlist feature to our mobile app. Customers have been asking for it, and our competitors have it."
PM Process:
- Requirements Analysis: "Let me analyze this feature request and create a comprehensive PRD"
- Market Research: "I'll research how competitors implement wishlists"
- User Stories: "I'll break this down into specific user stories"
- Stakeholder Review: "I'll prepare this for stakeholder approval"
Output:
- Complete PRD with market analysis
- 8 detailed user stories with acceptance criteria
- Implementation timeline and resource requirements
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Key Best Practices
1. Always Start with "Why"
- Understand the business problem
- Identify the target user
- Define success metrics
2. Use Structured Templates
- PRD template for consistency
- User story format for clarity
- Acceptance criteria for testability
3. Involve Stakeholders Early
- Regular review sessions
- Clear communication channels
- Documented decision rationale
4. Think Implementation
- Consider technical constraints
- Plan for scalability
- Include non-functional requirements
Next Steps
- Try the Full Process: Use John for a complete feature development cycle
- Explore Templates: Customize PRD and user story templates for your needs
- Integrate Tools: Connect with your existing project management tools
- Join Community: Connect with other BMAD Method users
Quick Commands
Create PRD for [feature]Generate user stories for [requirement]Analyze market opportunity for [product]Draft stakeholder update for [project]Prioritize features using RICE framework
Ready to transform your product management process? Start with John today!