BMAD-METHOD/docs/pm-quickstart.md

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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:

  1. Requirements Analysis: "Let me analyze this feature request and create a comprehensive PRD"
  2. Market Research: "I'll research how competitors implement wishlists"
  3. User Stories: "I'll break this down into specific user stories"
  4. 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

  1. Try the Full Process: Use John for a complete feature development cycle
  2. Explore Templates: Customize PRD and user story templates for your needs
  3. Integrate Tools: Connect with your existing project management tools
  4. 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!