Automotive Product Development Prioritization Template

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In the fast-paced automotive industry, it's crucial to prioritize product development to ensure critical projects receive the attention they need. This template uses the Quadrants method to help you focus on urgent tasks and delegate less important ones, improving efficiency and outcomes.

By following this structured approach, you can better manage your projects, from concept generation to post-launch evaluation, ensuring that key milestones are met on time.

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Proposed Tasks

Urgent and Important

  • Task 1: Concept Generation - due in 1 week
    ☐ Brainstorm new product ideas ☐ Research market trends ☐ Feedback session with team
  • Task 3: Prototype Development - due in 4 weeks
    ☐ Design prototype ☐ Build prototype ☐ Test prototype
  • Task 4: Product Testing - due in 6 weeks
    ☐ Conduct user testing ☐ Collect user feedback ☐ Make necessary adjustments
  • Task 7: Product Launch - due in 12 weeks
    ☐ Finalize product pricing ☐ Coordinate product launch event ☐ Release product to market
  • Task 11: Quality Assurance - due in 20 weeks
    ☐ Develop QA processes ☐ Implement QA checks ☐ Address identified issues

Important but not Urgent

  • Task 2: Market Analysis - due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Identify target market ☐ Analyze market needs ☐ Competitor analysis
  • Task 5: Production Planning - due in 8 weeks
    ☐ Plan production schedule ☐ Source materials ☐ Prepare manufacturing facilities
  • Task 6: Marketing Strategy - due in 10 weeks
    ☐ Develop marketing strategy ☐ Create marketing materials ☐ Plan product launch
  • Task 8: Post-Launch Evaluation - due in 14 weeks
    ☐ Collect market feedback ☐ Analyze sales data ☐ Plan for product improvements
  • Task 15: Sales Strategy - due in 28 weeks
    ☐ Develop sales strategy ☐ Train sales team on new product ☐ Set sales targets

Urgent but not Important

  • Task 9: Patent Filing - due in 16 weeks
    ☐ Prepare patent documentation ☐ Submit patent application ☐ Follow up on patent application status
  • Task 10: Vendor Negotiation - due in 18 weeks
    ☐ Negotiate contracts with vendors ☐ Establish supply chain ☐ Ensure quality control measures
  • Task 12: Regulatory Compliance - due in 22 weeks
    ☐ Ensure product meets regulatory standards ☐ Submit required documentation ☐ Address any regulatory concerns
  • Task 16: Distribution Planning - due in 30 weeks
    ☐ Plan product distribution ☐ Negotiate contracts with distributors ☐ Coordinate product delivery

Not Urgent, Not Important

  • Task 13: Team Training - due in 24 weeks
    ☐ Train team on new product ☐ Ensure understanding of product features ☐ Address any team concerns
  • Task 14: Customer Service Preparation - due in 26 weeks
    ☐ Prepare customer service team for launch ☐ Develop customer service protocols ☐ Create customer service scripts
  • Task 17: Financial Forecasting - due in 32 weeks
    ☐ Forecast product sales ☐ Plan for production costs ☐ Calculate anticipated profit
  • Task 18: Website Update - due in 34 weeks
    ☐ Update website with new product information ☐ Ensure online ordering capabilities ☐ Test website functionality
  • Task 19: Social Media Campaign - due in 36 weeks
    ☐ Plan social media campaign ☐ Create social media content ☐ Schedule social media posts
  • Task 20: Customer Feedback Analysis - due in 38 weeks
    ☐ Collect customer feedback ☐ Analyze feedback ☐ Plan for product improvements based on feedback