Product Onboarding: Brandon Hu
Overview
Welcome to the CivicTechJobs project, a collaborative effort to create a platform for civic engagement and job opportunities. This onboarding guide is designed to help new project members, including product managers, familiarize themselves with the project's structure, documentation, and resources. Originally created to onboard new development team members, this guide has been modified to accommodate new product managers joining the project.
Action Items
To get started, please complete the following tasks:
1. Review Project Documentation
- Read Me Page: Familiarize yourself with the project's Read Me page, which provides an overview of the project's goals, objectives, and key features. Read Me Page
- Mk Docs Project Documentation: Review the project's documentation, which includes information on project setup, configuration, and deployment. Mk Docs Project Documentation
- Wiki Onboarding [Start Here]: Explore the project's wiki, which provides a comprehensive guide to onboarding, including information on project structure, roles, and responsibilities. Wiki Onboarding [Start Here]
- Hack for LA PM Tasks How To: Review the document outlining the tasks and responsibilities of a product manager in the Hack for LA project. Hack for LA PM Tasks How To
- Hack for LA PM Wiki: Familiarize yourself with the project's product management wiki, which provides information on project management best practices, tools, and resources. Hack for LA PM Wiki
2. Assign Yourself to the Task and Edit the Title
- Assign yourself to this task and edit the title to reflect your name and role in the project.
3. Complete a "Good First Issue"
- Once you have completed the above tasks and are ready to close this issue, pick up one "good first issue" on the project board (you do this by assigning yourself and moving it to in progress).
- Please ask any questions within the issue. If folks are taking longer than 2 days to get back to you, ping them on Slack, but keep the questions and answers within the issue.
Resources
The following resources are available to help you get started with the project:
- Resources: Access the project's resources page, which provides information on project tools, documentation, and best practices. Resources
- VRMS Add/Edit Meeting Times: Review the presentation outlining the process for adding or editing meeting times in the VRMS system. VRMS Add/Edit Meeting Times
- Add/Remove PM Admin Access VRMS: Follow the instructions for adding or removing product manager admin access in the VRMS system. Add/Remove PM Admin Access VRMS
Benefits of Product Onboarding
Product onboarding is a critical process that helps new team members, including product managers, get up to speed with the project's goals, objectives, and key features. The benefits of product onboarding include:
- Improved Productivity: Product onboarding helps new team members quickly get up to speed with the project, reducing the time it takes to complete tasks and increasing productivity.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Product onboarding facilitates collaboration among team members, including product managers, developers, and designers, by providing a shared understanding of the project's goals and objectives.
- Better Decision-Making: Product onboarding provides new team members with the information they need to make informed decisions about the project, including information on project goals, objectives, and key features.
Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is product onboarding?
A: Product onboarding is the process of introducing new team members, including product managers, to a project's goals, objectives, and key features. The goal of product onboarding is to help new team members quickly get up to speed with the project and start contributing to its success.
Q: Why is product onboarding important?
A: Product onboarding is important because it helps new team members quickly get up to speed with the project, reducing the time it takes to complete tasks and increasing productivity. It also facilitates collaboration among team members and provides new team members with the information they need to make informed decisions about the project.
Q: What are the benefits of product onboarding?
A: The benefits of product onboarding include:
- Improved Productivity: Product onboarding helps new team members quickly get up to speed with the project, reducing the time it takes to complete tasks and increasing productivity.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Product onboarding facilitates collaboration among team members, including product managers, developers, and designers, by providing a shared understanding of the project's goals and objectives.
- Better Decision-Making: Product onboarding provides new team members with the information they need to make informed decisions about the project, including information on project goals, objectives, and key features.
Q: What are the action items for product onboarding?
A: The action items for product onboarding include:
- Review Project Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the project's documentation, including the Read Me page, Mk Docs project documentation, and wiki onboarding guide.
- Assign Yourself to the Task and Edit the Title: Assign yourself to the task and edit the title to reflect your name and role in the project.
- Complete a "Good First Issue": Pick up one "good first issue" on the project board and complete it.
Q: What resources are available for product onboarding?
A: The following resources are available for product onboarding:
- Resources: Access the project's resources page, which provides information on project tools, documentation, and best practices.
- VRMS Add/Edit Meeting Times: Review the presentation outlining the process for adding or editing meeting times in the VRMS system.
- Add/Remove PM Admin Access VRMS: Follow the instructions for adding or removing product manager admin access in the VRMS system.
Q: How can I get started with product onboarding?
A: To get started with product onboarding, follow the action items outlined in this guide. Review the project documentation, assign yourself to the task, and complete a "good first issue." If you have any questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to your team members or project managers.
Q: What are the best practices for product onboarding?
A: The best practices for product onboarding include:
- Clear Communication: Clearly communicate the project's goals, objectives, and key features to new team members.
- Structured Onboarding Process: Establish a structured onboarding process that includes clear action items and deadlines.
- Ongoing Support: Provide ongoing support to new team members, including regular check-ins and.
Q: How can I measure the success of product onboarding?
A: To measure the success of product onboarding, track the following metrics:
- Time to Productivity: Measure the time it takes for new team members to get up to speed with the project and start contributing to its success.
- Collaboration: Measure the level of collaboration among team members, including product managers, developers, and designers.
- Decision-Making: Measure the level of informed decision-making among new team members, including their ability to make decisions about the project's goals, objectives, and key features.