MVP Platform Planning Sheet
An MVP platform plan should identify the user problem, first user group, core workflow, minimum screens, data records, admin needs, launch measurement, and the features to postpone.
Information to collect
Checklist
- Problem is written clearly
- First user group is defined
- Core workflow is mapped
- Admin needs are listed
- Launch metrics are decided
- Postponed features are named
Planning sections
Problem and Audience
Write the real problem and the first audience that must use the MVP.
- User problem
- Primary users
- Business owner
- Success signal
Core Workflow
Define the smallest useful journey from entry to outcome.
- Entry point
- User action
- Admin action
- Final result
First Release Modules
Keep the first release limited to what proves the idea.
- Public page
- User form
- Admin dashboard
- Records and status
- Notifications
Postpone List
Mark features that are useful later but not required for validation.
- Advanced analytics
- Complex roles
- Marketplace logic
- Mobile app
- Large automation