New product development
Best for coordinating a bounded New product development project from Define product scope through Prepare launch handoff.
Best for taking one approved product concept through development, feasibility checks, and launch readiness.
Put Define product scope, Build solution prototype, and Prepare launch handoff on one agreed path.
New product development: make the handoff from Define product scope to Prepare launch handoff visible.
The New product development template turns a finite product-design outcome into a visible path through Define, Develop, and Launch. It gives a multidisciplinary team a shared sequence rather than a collection of disconnected workshops or tickets.
The schedule connects Define product scope, Build solution prototype, and Prepare launch handoff. Milestones such as Product concept approved, Development ready for launch, and Product launch ready make the evidence or approval required for the next handoff easy to find.
After creating the project, replace relative days with real dates, assign accountable owners, and add internal details only where they belong. The public starter deliberately excludes Supplier contracts and Product costing.
Included schedule
11 rows, 5 links, already sequenced.
Explore the New product development schedule to connect Define product scope, Build solution prototype, and Prepare launch handoff.
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Schedule details
Complete schedule table
Put Define product scope, Build solution prototype, and Prepare launch handoff on one agreed path.
| Work item | Type | Schedule | Duration | Depends on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Define | Phase | Days 1–7 | Derived rollup | — |
| Define product scope | Task | Days 1–3 | 3 working days | — |
| Validate product concept | Task | Days 4–6 | 3 working days | Define product scope |
| Product concept approved | Milestone | Day 7 | Milestone | Validate product concept |
| Develop | Phase | Days 8–17 | Derived rollup | — |
| Build solution prototype | Task | Days 8–12 | 5 working days | — |
| Test product feasibility | Task | Days 13–16 | 4 working days | Build solution prototype |
| Development ready for launch | Milestone | Day 17 | Milestone | Test product feasibility |
| Launch | Phase | Days 18–23 | Derived rollup | — |
| Prepare launch handoff | Task | Days 18–22 | 5 working days | — |
| Product launch ready | Milestone | Day 23 | Milestone | Prepare launch handoff |
Who it helps
- Product managers and design leads responsible for New product development
- Researchers, designers, and delivery partners aligning the Prepare launch handoff decision
What is included
- Define: Define product scope, Validate product concept, and Product concept approved
- Develop: Build solution prototype, Test product feasibility, and Development ready for launch
- Launch: Prepare launch handoff and Product launch ready
Adapt after creation
- Add secured information represented by Supplier contracts and Product costing.
- Replace relative working days with the real project start date.
- Assign one accountable owner to each handoff and approval.
How to use this template
New product development: make the handoff from Define product scope to Prepare launch handoff visible.
- 1
Define
Start with Define product scope and Validate product concept so the opening handoff is explicit.
- 2
Develop
Use Build solution prototype and Test product feasibility to turn progress into a concrete approval.
- 3
Launch
Finish with Prepare launch handoff and record Product launch ready for the next accountable team.
Not included
Planning aid
This public planning aid contains no confidential research, contract, or production material. Add Supplier contracts and Product costing only inside your secured project.
- Product costing
- Supplier contracts
Template FAQ
Good to know
What does the New product development template include?
It sequences Define, Develop, and Launch around named work such as Define product scope, Build solution prototype, and Prepare launch handoff.
Who should use this New product development plan?
It supports teams that need a finite delivery boundary and an explicit decision after Prepare launch handoff.
How should I adapt the schedule?
Set dates and owners after creation, then add protected details such as Supplier contracts and Product costing.
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Keep scope, evidence, and ownership connected before the work moves forward.
Use the New product development template freePut Define product scope, Build solution prototype, and Prepare launch handoff on one agreed path.