Asynchronous Decisions Need a Clear Protocol
Define the question, input window, decision maker, and conclusion so asynchronous work leads to a decision.
SLATEPATH / RESOURCES
Practical material, not just opinions
From decision briefs and research evidence to roadmap reviews: Slatepath’s guides to its methods. Each one stands alone and applies directly to the product tour.
Guides
Practical articles to go deeper. They are written in Notion and synced here.
What an Actionable Decision Brief Should Contain
Seven parts make a complex discussion possible to review, decide, and revisit on one page.
Why a Roadmap Needs Evidence Alongside Dates
An evidence chain helps teams stay oriented when priorities change.
Keep User Feedback from Becoming an Unmanaged Inbox
Feedback needs context, evidence strength, and links to decisions.
Use Case: A Product Kickoff Across Time Zones
Separate background reading, targeted input, disagreement, and conclusions so everyone can take part.
Use Case: Turning a Research Sprint into Reusable Evidence
Retain the path from interviews to insights and decisions so research stays useful.
Use Case: A Release Retrospective Grounded in Records
Compare assumptions, launch decisions, and actual outcomes to identify the next step.
September 2026: Decision Threads and Clearer Input Deadlines
Targeted discussions, deadline reminders, and pinned conclusions improve the decision process.
August 2026: Research Imports and Evidence Excerpts
Import interview notes, create source linked excerpts, and connect them to insights and decisions.
July 2026: Workspace Templates and Project Archiving
Four built in templates and project archives retain context after work ends.
June 2026: Guest Review and Granular Permissions
External consultants and clients can review specified pages with limited workspace access.
May 2026: Full Exports, Audit Records, and Offline Archives
Export open formats with decision timelines and attachment inventories.