Product Brief (example: Enhanced Task Planning Feature, integ. CRM; PM, FIN...)

Product Brief 

Example: Enhanced Task Planning Feature, integ. CRM; PM, FIN...         #i2


Product Brief: Enhanced Task Planning Feature

Product Overview

The Enhanced Task Planning Feature aims to streamline the project planning process by integrating detailed task management capabilities directly into our existing CRM, PM, and FIN systems. This feature will allow users to plan, track, and manage tasks more efficiently, reducing the need for external tools and improving overall productivity.

Problem Statement

Users have reported that the current task planning capabilities are insufficient for detailed project management. The lack of integration with CRM, PM, and FIN systems leads to fragmented workflows, causing inefficiencies and increased manual work.

Importance of Solving the Problem Now

Addressing these issues immediately is crucial as the current inefficiencies are leading to user frustration and potential churn. By enhancing the task planning capabilities, we can improve user satisfaction and retention, which is vital for maintaining our competitive edge.

Data Points and Potential Churn

  • User feedback indicates a 30% dissatisfaction rate with the current task planning tools.
  • Analysis shows a 15% increase in churn rate among users who heavily rely on project management features.
  • Support tickets related to task planning issues have increased by 25% over the past quarter.

Opportunity

By solving these problems, we can:

  • Increase user retention by 20% through improved satisfaction.
  • Reduce support ticket volume by 25%, freeing up resources for other critical areas.
  • Enhance overall productivity, leading to higher ROI from our CRM, PM, and FIN systems.

Risks

  • Potential delays in development could lead to prolonged user dissatisfaction.
  • Integration challenges with existing systems may require additional resources and time.
  • User adoption may be slower than anticipated, impacting the immediate ROI.

Target Audience

  • Project Managers who need detailed task planning and tracking capabilities.
  • Sales and CRM teams who require integrated task management to streamline workflows.
  • Financial teams who benefit from cohesive project and financial planning.

Definition of Done

  • Full integration of the task planning feature with CRM, PM, and FIN systems.
  • Positive feedback from at least 80% of beta users.
  • Reduction in task planning-related support tickets by 25%.

Success Metrics / OKRs

  • Objective: Improve user satisfaction with task planning tools.
    • Key Result 1: Achieve a user satisfaction score of 90% or higher.
    • Key Result 2: Reduce churn rate by 15% among users of project management features.
    • Key Result 3: Decrease support tickets related to task planning by 25%.
  • By implementing the Enhanced Task Planning Feature, we aim to address critical user pain points, improve overall satisfaction, and drive higher ROI for our integrated systems.