Crop Variety Selection Tool

Crop Variety Selection Tool

How we define the right scope, solution, budget, and roadmap before development begins

Discovery + Product Blueprint Process

Prepared by Seed World Group

Today's Discussion

Our Planning Approach

Understanding our methodology for building effective digital solutions.

Applying the approach to Variety Tool

How this framework can guide the development of Crop Variety Selection Tool

Recommended Next Step

Defining a clear path forward.

What the Discovery + Product Blueprint includes

A structured planning document that defines the recommended direction for Phase 1 and the roadmap beyond it.

Core sections

  • Executive summary and business objectives
  • Audience overview and use cases
  • Recommended solution direction
  • Phase 1 scope and feature structure
  • Must-have vs nice-to-have priorities
  • Rollout strategy and roadmap
  • Budget guidance, timeline guidance, and implementation recommendation

Key decisions it helps answer

  • What should the first release include?
  • What belongs later?
  • What format fits best for Phase 1?
  • How should features be prioritized?
  • What is the likely scope, budget, and timeline?

Potential Solution Paths

At this stage, these are potential solution paths. The Discovery + Product Blueprint determines the right fit for Phase 1.

1

Website tool

  • Lives on a website
  • Strong for simple browsing or filtering support
  • Fastest to launch
  • Best when the first release is straightforward and informational
2

Web app

  • Interactive browser-based product
  • Works well on desktop and mobile
  • Supports richer functionality and future growth
  • Often the strongest balance for a decision-support experience
3

Mobile app

  • Downloaded from an app store
  • Best when phone-specific functionality is critical
  • Highest cost and maintenance overhead
  • Usually best only when there is a clear reason to require it
4

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  • The right solution may not fit into these categories
  • A hybrid approach or a different format altogether may be the best fit
  • The Discovery + Product Blueprint will determine what's actually right for Phase 1.

Applying This Process to the Crop Variety Selection Tool

Project Context

The tool could take the form of a website tool, web app, mobile app, or something else entirely. The Discovery phase will determine which format is the right fit for Phase 1.

What the Product Blueprint Will Define

The planning phase would determine the right format, scope, priorities, and rollout approach based on user needs, business goals, and long-term vision.

Recommended Next Step

Proceed into the Discovery + Product Blueprint phase to define the right first release before development begins.

Recommended next step

1

Today's discussion

Align on the concept, goals, and direction at a high level

2

Discovery + Product Blueprint phase

Conduct a structured planning process to gather requirements, priorities, and assumptions

3

Product Blueprint delivery

Document the solution direction, scope, rollout strategy, budget guidance, and timeline guidance.

4

Implementation planning

Use the Blueprint to move into design and development with clarity