Release Notes Template

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What is the Release Notes Workshop for SaaS Product Teams?

This template helps small software teams write structured, on-brand release notes by aligning product, support, and marketing around a shared message. It brings clarity and consistency to every launch, big or small.

Why use the Release Notes Workshop for SaaS Product Teams?

  • Prevent rushed, last-minute notes full of jargon

  • Increase user trust and feature adoption

  • Reduce support load post-release

  • Standardize your release note process across teams

How to use the Release Notes Workshop for SaaS Product Teams?

  1. Start with the “What’s the Big Deal?” frame to define the core message

  2. Map updates to impacted users

  3. Rewrite technical items into plain language

  4. Identify known issues and set tone

  5. Assemble a final draft using the canvas layout

  6. Drop in visuals or screenshots where relevant

Use Miro cards, sticky notes, frames, and voting to collaborate asynchronously or in live sessions.

Miro Features Used

  • Frames to organize each section of the workshop

  • Sticky notes for collaboration and rewriting

  • Voting tool for team input

  • Tables for structuring impacted users and changes

  • Templates for repeat use with each release

FAQ

Q: Who can benefit from this template? A: This is built for product teams: PMs, product marketers, support leads, and anyone involved in communicating releases.

Q: Do I need to be a technical writer to use it? A: Not at all. The template helps you turn technical notes into clear, benefit-focused updates even without writing experience.

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Deanne Watt
Product Strategy@MiNDPOPToolkit.com
My approach to product is to get to the heart of what drives a company. I am passionate about the entire end-to-end process and making it more efficient, collaborative as well as aligning teams and improving communication. We have built about 200 Miro boards so far that cover ideation, strategy, design, engineering, and even marketing promotion.

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