The world of product management is a multi-faceted arena, akin to the diverse skill set and roles I've assumed throughout my career journey—from business school to startups, and even to the realm of digital creation.
But at the crux of all these endeavors lies one common denominator: the ability to navigate complexity and craft effective strategies. Similar to how I've had to diversify my own self-worth across various projects and identities, product managers too need a versatile toolkit to excel in their role.
It's an occupation that demands not just the proficiency of hard skills, but also the aptitude to ask the right questions. That's why I've compiled a set of ChatGPT prompts specifically designed for product managers.
These prompts will guide you through the labyrinthine process of creating a product roadmap, dissecting impact and effort for sub-features, and generally arming you with the questions that lead to answers, which then manifest as a successful product.
Simple Product Specs
Prompt
You are a product manager. Write a product specs for a <product/feature description> in this format:
- What
- Why
- How
Sample Prompt + Answer
You are a product manager. Write a product specs for an esports registration page for a sports media company based in India targeting gamers in the age group of 18-25 in this format:
- What
- Why
- How
What:
Our esports registration page is a platform that allows young gamers in India to discover and sign up for various esports tournaments and competitions hosted by our sports media company.
Why:
Many young gamers in India struggle to find organized and legitimate esports tournaments to participate in. Our registration page aims to address this problem by providing a one-stop platform for gamers to discover and sign up for various tournaments.
How:
Gamers can easily browse and discover various esports tournaments and competitions on our registration page. They can then sign up for the tournaments through a simple and secure registration process. The page also provides notifications to keep users updated on tournament schedules and details. Gamers can also view and track their tournament participation history on the page.
Job Stories
Prompt
You are a product manager. For this feature, Write job stories in the format of:
WHEN [Situation], I WANT TO [Motivation] SO I CAN [Expected Outcome]
Sample Prompt + Answer
You are a product manager. For for an esports registration page for a sports media company based in India targeting gamers in the age group of 18-25, Write job stories in the format of:
WHEN [Situation], I WANT TO [Motivation] SO I CAN [Expected Outcome]
When I am looking for esports tournaments to participate in, I want to easily discover and browse various options so I can find a tournament that fits my interests and schedule.
- When I have decided to sign up for an esports tournament, I want to easily complete the registration process so I can confirm my participation and receive updates on the tournament schedule and details.
- When I have participated in multiple esports tournaments, I want to be able to track my tournament history so I can see my progress and achievements.
- When I am interested in a specific esports tournament, I want to receive notifications about updates and changes to the tournament schedule so I can stay informed and prepared.
- When I am considering signing up for an esports tournament, I want to see detailed information about the tournament rules and regulations so I can make an informed decision.
User Interview Questions
Prompt
You are a user researcher. Create non-leading user interview questions for <product/feature description> that passes the Mom Test (book by Rob Fitzpatrick)
Sample Prompt + Answer
You are a user researcher. Create non-leading user interview questions for an esports registration page for a sports media company based in India targeting gamers in the age group of 18-25 that passes the Mom Test (book by Rob Fitzpatrick)
- What motivated you to search for esports tournaments and competitions?
- What factors do you consider when deciding to sign up for a tournament?
- How do you currently discover esports tournaments and competitions?
- How would you describe the process of signing up for tournaments on other platforms?
- Have you ever encountered any issues or challenges when signing up for esports tournaments?
- How do you prefer to receive updates and notifications about tournament schedules and details?
- How do you track your participation in esports tournaments?
- Is there anything you would like to see improved or added to the process of discovering and signing up for esports tournaments?
Product Roadmap
Prompt
You are a product manager. Create a prioritized roadmap in different phases for <product/feature> listing down all the sub features and showcasing impact and effort
Sample Prompt + Answer
You are a product manager. Create a prioritized roadmap in different phases for for an esports registration page for a sports media company based in India targeting gamers in the age group of 18-25 listing down all the sub features and showcasing impact and effort
Phase 1: MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
- Sub-feature: Discover and browse various esports tournaments and competitions (Impact: High, Effort: Low)
- Sub-feature: Simple and secure registration process (Impact: High, Effort: Medium)
Phase 2: Basic functionality
- Sub-feature: Notification system for tournament updates and details (Impact: Medium, Effort: Low)
- Sub-feature: Tournament participation history tracking (Impact: Low, Effort: Low)
Phase 3: Advanced functionality
- Sub-feature: Personalization and customization options for tournament discovery (Impact: Medium, Effort: High)
- Sub-feature: Integration with third-party payment systems for tournament fees (Impact: Low, Effort: High)
Phase 4: Enhanced user experience
- Sub-feature: Integration with social media platforms for easy sharing of tournament participation (Impact: Low, Effort: Low)
- Sub-feature: In-depth tournament statistics and analytics (Impact: Low, Effort: High)
Final Thoughts
This list of ChatGPT prompts for product managers empowers you to look at your product from multiple angles, and at different phases of its lifecycle. These prompts serve as a tool for product managers to build products that are not just robust but also adaptable to market shifts.
Check out the complete list of prompts on Gumroad, and equip yourself with the questions that can turn your multifaceted expertise into a coherent, impactful strategy.
Further reading:
- Explore a comprehensive overview of AI in product management in this article by leading talent marketplace, Toptal: Getting Started in AI Product Management
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