Management
Quarterly Roadmap Review Kick-off Message
Quick Answer
A roadmap review kick-off message signals the start of quarterly planning, invites input before decisions are made, and sets the timeline for the process. Send it 3 weeks before the quarter starts. It ensures the team feels heard before the roadmap is locked.
Copy-paste templates (3 variants)
Hi team 👋 Q[X] roadmap planning kicks off this week. Before we finalize priorities, I want to hear from you. 📝 Please share by [DATE]: • What's the most important thing we should build/fix/improve next quarter? • What should we stop doing or deprioritize? • Any dependencies or risks I should know about? Input from [FORM/DOC LINK]. Your perspective directly shapes what we prioritize.
When to send this
Schedule
3 weeks before quarter start
Time
9:00 AM
Recurrence
Quarterly
Automate it once.Install Schedule Message and set this as a recurring message — it sends itself every time, even when you're offline.
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Pro tip: Collecting input before the roadmap is drafted — not after — is what makes teams feel ownership over direction. After-the-fact input feels performative; before-the-fact input actually changes outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
Stop sending this manually
Automate this template with Schedule Message
Set it once. It sends itself — every standup, every Monday, every sprint end — automatically, under your name.