Break down your [goal] into three priority layers. For each layer, detail implementation steps, milestones, success metrics, and review points. Use the criteria below to assign each item:
- Core Objectives (Must-haves)
- Criteria: Essential for achieving the goal’s baseline success (e.g., critical features, mandatory deadlines, key resource needs).
- Implementation Steps: Provide a clear, step-by-step roadmap for these essentials.
- Milestones & Metrics: Identify measurable targets (e.g., ‘Launch MVP by Q1’) and how you’ll assess progress (completion percentage, test results, etc.).
- Review Points: Define when and how progress will be evaluated (weekly sprints, monthly reviews).
- Supporting Actions (Should-haves)
- Criteria: Valuable enhancements that improve quality, efficiency, or user satisfaction but are not critical for initial success.
- Implementation Steps: Outline tasks to integrate these improvements without compromising Core Objectives.
- Milestones & Metrics: Set secondary goals (e.g., ‘Improve user onboarding flow by 20%’) and decide how you’ll measure them.
- Review Points: Schedule periodic assessments to confirm feasibility and adjust priorities if resources change.
- Enhancement Elements (Nice-to-haves)
- Criteria: Future-facing opportunities, innovation aspects, or optional features that can provide long-term value.
- Implementation Steps: Describe how you would implement these if time and resources permit.
- Milestones & Metrics: Define exploratory metrics (e.g., ‘Prototype new feature by Q4’) and track potential ROI.
- Review Points: Establish when to revisit these ideas, especially if Core or Supporting objectives are ahead of schedule or under budget.