Contributors and In the Loop

Not everyone involved in a Roadmap item needs to be leading it or approving it. The Contributor and In the Loop roles cover the wider circle of people involved.

Contributors

Contributors are the people who provide input, expertise, and hands-on help. They might be specialists with knowledge relevant to the item, team members who'd be involved in the execution, or anyone who can assist with research, testing, or implementation.

As a Contributor, you're expected to actively engage with the item, whether that's joining the discussion, answering questions, reviewing proposals, or doing practical work during Execution. Contributors can also post official updates on the item.

An item can have multiple Contributors, and they can be added at any stage. If you think you can help with an item, reach out to the Pointman. They're the ones managing who's involved.

In the Loop

People marked as In the Loop are kept updated on progress and decisions. They don't need to be actively working on the item, but they should know what's happening, perhaps because their team will be affected, or because they have a general interest in the outcome.

Being In the Loop means you'll see updates and can contribute to discussion if you want to, but there's no expectation that you'll be hands-on. It's about awareness, not obligation.

Like Contributors, In the Loop members can be individuals or entire teams.