Task
Watch the video "A day in the life: product team”. We'll look at the different roles that make up a product team. We’ll look at what each role brings and how they work in collaboration with each other.
Transcript of video
Hi, I’m a Developer and I'm part of the product team for our digital service. My day consists of building, testing, and improving our product. The aim is to make them more valuable and accessible for our users. I’m one part of a multi-disciplinary team. Before looking at my day, let me introduce you to some of the key roles that make up our product team.
First, we have designers. They ensure that our digital services are intuitive and user-friendly. They help the product be both functional and accessible for users. Their work often starts with user research, wireframes, and prototypes. They refine and improve these based on feedback.
Then there’s our user researchers. They help us understand the needs of our users. They do this through things like desk research, user interviews and usability tests. They gather real-world insights from users. It ensures our team designs and builds solutions that address genuine user needs.
We also have content designers. They create the words and messages that guide users through our services. They ensure the language we use is clear, accessible, and meaningful. Their aim is to make sure the content is understandable for everyone. That's regardless of their background or abilities.
Together, we form the product team. We each bringing our expertise to deliver products and services that meet user needs. Now, let me take you through my day as a developer.
After our stand up, I start by reviewing a user story from the backlog. I have to make sure I understand the requirements before I begin building. If anything isn’t clear, I collaborate with the Product Manager to clarify.
We work together as a team to refine and improve features. Here, I’m working with our designer and user researcher. We’re discussing feedback from a recent usability test. We're using the insights gathered to make changes to improve the user experience.
Our work is never done in isolation. Each member of the team plays a crucial role in building, testing, and refining our product. By working together, we make sure our solutions meet our users' needs.
Task
Read GOV.UK “Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework”. This will give you an insight into the different roles.