Lean Product Requirements Document (PRD)

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I. Problem Statement

The current task management tools on the market are complex and overwhelming for individual users, leading to inefficiencies in task organization and productivity.

II. Goals and Objectives

• Goal: Develop a simple and intuitive task management solution for individual users.

• Objectives:

  • Increase user productivity by 20% within the first three months of launch.

  • Achieve a user satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 on usability surveys.

III. Target Audience

• Primary Users: Freelancers, students, and professionals seeking a straightforward task management solution.

• Needs and Pain Points: Users are overwhelmed by complex features and interfaces of existing task management tools, hindering their productivity.

IV. Key Features

• Task creation with due dates and priorities

• Intuitive task organization through lists or categories

• Reminders and notifications for upcoming tasks

• Basic reporting features to track progress

V. MVP Definition

• Minimum Viable Product:

  A web-based task management application allowing users to create, organize, and track tasks with reminders and notifications.

• Features for MVP:

  • Task creation with due dates

  • Task organization by priority

  • Email reminders for upcoming tasks

VI. User Experience (UX) Requirements

• Clean and minimalist user interface (UI) to reduce cognitive load

• Seamless task creation and management workflows

• Mobile responsiveness for on-the-go access

VII. Constraints

• Limited budget for development and marketing efforts

• Time constraint to launch the MVP within three months

• Dependency on third-party APIs for email notifications

VIII. Success Metrics

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • User engagement metrics (e.g., daily active users, retention rate)

  • Task completion rates and user satisfaction scores

• Metrics for Success:

  • 1000 active users within the first month of launch

  • Task completion rate of 70% within the first three months

IX. Risks and Assumptions

• Risks:

  • Technical challenges in integrating third-party APIs

  • Low user adoption due to competition from established task management tools

• Assumptions:

  • Users prefer simplicity and ease of use over advanced features

  • Target audience is tech-savvy and open to trying new productivity tools

X. Timeline

• Development Phase:

  Week 1 - 2	MVP planning and feature prioritization
  Week 3 - 6	MVP development and testing

• Launch Phase:

  Week 7- 9	Marketing campaign preparation
  Week 10	MVP launch and user feedback collection

XI. Approval

Approval:
This Lean Product Requirements Document is hereby approved by the undersigned stakeholders:

Client Representative: [Your Name]
Project Manager: [Your Name]

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