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Now, Next, Later roadmap template

A Now, Next, Later roadmap replaces dates with three horizons, so the team commits firmly to current work and stays flexible about the rest. This example shows nine problem-led items with a confidence level on each, and a short list of things the company has decided not to do this year, with reasons.

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Now, Next, Later roadmap example showing now, next and later columns, problem statements with confidence tags, a not-doing list with reasons
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Write problems, not features

    Phrase each card as the problem it solves and the evidence for it. That leaves the team room to find a better solution and helps stakeholders see why the item is there.

  2. Be honest about confidence

    Use high, medium and low to show how much you know. Low confidence in Later is normal; low confidence in Now usually means more discovery is needed before building.

  3. Keep the not-doing list

    Add the requests you have turned down, with a one-line reason each. It saves repeated debates and shows customers and sales that their ideas were considered.

Questions about this template

What do the confidence tags on each item mean?

They show how sure the team is about the problem and its value. Expect lower confidence in the Later column and raise a tag as evidence comes in.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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