Product Vision

Create a compelling vision that inspires teams and guides product decisions

What is a Product Vision?

A product vision is a clear, inspiring statement of the future you want to create. It describes the ultimate impact your product will have on users and the world.

Vision is not a roadmap. It does not tell you what to build next. Instead, it provides the destination that guides every product decision.

Vision vs Mission vs Strategy

🌟 Vision

The future state you want to create. Inspirational and long-term.

"Where are we going?"

🎯 Mission

What you do today to move toward the vision. Actionable and present-focused.

"What do we do?"

πŸ“‹ Strategy

The approach you take to achieve your mission. Specific choices and trade-offs.

"How will we win?"

Why Vision Matters

🧭 Direction

Provides a North Star for all product decisions. Teams know where they are heading even without detailed roadmaps.

🎯 Vision vs Mission vs Strategy Quiz

Identify whether each statement is a Vision, Mission, or Strategy:

"Amazon: "To be Earth's most customer-centric company""

""We help small businesses manage their finances easily""

""Focus on mobile-first to capture emerging markets""

"Tesla: "Accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy""

Key Takeaways

  • β€’A product vision describes the future you want to create, not the features you will build.
  • β€’Vision provides direction, alignment, inspiration, and focus for product teams.
  • β€’Vision, mission, and strategy work together but serve different purposes.