Saturday, May 27, 2017

Structuring a product team

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So I’m putting together–and will be managing–a team to build 3 separate-but-related projects to the testable prototype stage (no code will be involved at this stage) that will have some overlap in the way of research and branding but will have very different user stories (could have different users altogether) and will probably require very different tech.

In your opinion, does it make more sense to:

  • have them all work together on the 3 projects simultaneously. I’d recruit a design lead, a visual designer with UX/interaction chops, and a researcher/strategist. And I’d manage myself, fairly hands-on.
  • split them up so they each have ownership over a project. I’d recruit 3 similar people. Probably freelance senior UX/former CD types. I’d give each of them a budget and they can bring on their own junior ppl as needed. I’d be managing, but I’d be more hands-off.
  • hybrid model, where they collaborate on research/branding and meet every week or so to give feedback to each other, but primarily own their own projects. I’d be managing, and my level of involvement would be in between 1 and 2.

I’m leaning towards the 3rd option, but I’m wondering if you guys have any relevant experience you may be able to share.

EDIT: added some clarification. Also, super diverse set of answers. Keep ’em coming!

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May 27, 2017 at 04:35AM

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