A product manager in an IT company can face up to 78 points of information loss, including scattered feedback, undocumented decisions, and disconnected roadmaps. To address this, a structured Obsidian-based system links user feedback, hypotheses, and product initiatives into a single repository.
The system utilizes several plugins to manage data. 'Tasks' tracks deadlines across the vault, while 'Bases' functions as a database to organize meetings and blockers. 'Meta Bind' allows for interactive property editing within notes, and 'Dataview' queries information to display relevant feedback and tasks on specific initiative pages.
Initiatives are managed through a Kanban board and a roadmap view. Each initiative note contains fields for status, deadlines, and blockers. The system automatically calculates the duration of blockers, allowing teams to monitor delays in real-time without searching through chat logs or meeting minutes.
User feedback is captured as individual notes, categorized by source and topic. This allows the team to aggregate complaints from various channels like support tickets or interviews. Hypotheses are documented with success criteria and external factors, ensuring that failed tests are recorded to prevent repeating past mistakes.
Metrics are tracked in dedicated notes featuring tables for weekly data and causes for fluctuations. A custom script using the 'Charts' plugin visualizes this data, highlighting specific events. Decisions are documented with clear rationales, linking the original user feedback to the final implemented solution.
