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Startup Technical StrategyPlatform StrategyEngineering Strategy
FormatDocumentDocumentDocument
Works inGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length7 pages7 pages8 pages
StyleModernMinimalCorporate

How to choose a engineering strategy template

An engineering strategy explains how a technology team will support the business over the next year or more.

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Cover business goals, current state, key technical bets, what will stop, team and hiring, and how progress is measured.

Say what you will stop doing, because a strategy that keeps everything is only a wish list.

Compare Startup Technical Strategy, Platform Strategy, and Engineering Strategy, all 7 to 8 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is an engineering strategy?

An engineering strategy explains how a technology team will support the business over the next year or more.

What should an engineering strategy include?

Include business goals, current state, key technical bets, what will stop, team and hiring, and how progress is measured. Say what you will stop doing, because a strategy that keeps everything is only a wish list.

Which engineering strategy template should I start with?

Start with Startup Technical Strategy: A seven-page technical strategy that turns business goals into a few funded bets, with stack, hiring and cash laid out. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Platform Strategy.

How many pages does an engineering strategy need?

The templates here are 7 to 8 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Can I make an engineering strategy in Google Docs?

Yes. These engineering strategy templates work in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. All 3 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

Who are these engineering strategy templates written for?

Mostly startups and founders. The sample text in each one is written for a specific situation, so replace it with your own details.

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