PowerUp Challenge: Third Product Update Briefing Feedback Challenge

Detailed roadmaps are always a plus. Transparency on the reasoning behind bringing features to WV vs not, and any time it's decided not to publish that list so we know what processes we need to change now rather than waiting until DBV's sunset.

Yes to all points! The changes made are very forward thinking and exciting, but it is going to drastically shape how some of us do our jobs. These sessions are pivotal to helping us keep up with what's happening and prepare. Thank you for the transparency and for listening to (and implementing) our feedback!

A tight follow-up package (slides or one-pager, plus links to key resources and OnDemand chapters) that I can reuse with my leadership and colleagues would be incredibly valuable. Think: “Here’s how to present this roadmap to your own organization in 15 minutes.”

Alternatively, and while maybe those sessions are not the right platform, for few of us, the biggest leverage is in integrations, automation, and analytics. Even a recurring short section like “Platform & Integration Corner” (APIs, connectors, data model changes, automation possibilities is always helpful, especially for people like me who bridge product, IT, and strategy.

Having PUBs twice a year is really heplful so we as users can better understand upcoming changes and possible adjustments to the timeline on those changes, especially since NXT is going through so many. The updated formatting of the roadmap is really helpful and easier to read.

Because NXT is going through so many updates I would personally prefer the longer 90 minute format but as Austen said in another comment I think that is the minority. Keeping things high level helps to fit things in 60 minutes but I like a little more detail. Regardless, these updates are much appreciated!

I am going to echo the request for some sort of "safe harbor" slideshow or documents that could be emailed to everyone after attending or watching the PUB. It can help to review what was shared and digest it a little bit more to see if there are questions you have or want to make sure you explore when a new feature is released. It can also allow for the sharing of job specific information with colleagues who may be impacted by the changes so they can be prepared as well.

I think a tighter time line of when some things are going to be added would be great and a short webinar of which things are added to NXT maybe monthly 15 minutes if enough new things are added that month.

Details are great and please keep in mind the concerns regarding retiring webview before all of the functionality of webview is added to NXT.

I really appreciate the PUBs — they’re super helpful and give me confidence in where Raiser’s Edge NXT is headed. That said, I’m all in on a detailed roadmap, downloadable slides/handouts, and a single 90‑minute session that covers both the why/how and the what/when. Having everything in one place makes it so much easier to absorb. I also appreciate the inclusion of live demos and look forward to future Town Halls for open Q&A and discussion.

Everyone did a fantastic job presenting, and I think a post‑PUB blog that captures all the Q&A would be a great addition — especially since many questions can’t be answered live and Q&A isn’t available to those who watch OnDemand. (If there was a blog posted and I missed it, please let me know!)

As I mentioned as part of my answer to the Second Product Update Briefing Feedback Challenge, it would be very helpful if we had a more direct channel to answer questions about the upcoming features. I know providing the emails of the presenters is not feasible, but having a specific channel (other than case support) would be great.

Two things:

The chat function being turned off made me feel that transparency was lacking a bit, even if this was not intentional and more of a "housekeeping" piece. It also meant that some chatter that would have typically been in the chat was instead in the Q&A

The Q&A is a LOT- I get that. I also get that realistically, not all questions can be addressed in the PUB, and that there are duplicates/overlap. I think that the PSG session later in the week did help, and would love to see something like that again. What I would also like to see though, is some kind of post PUB update of "Q & A" answers- it's so clear that so many people have the same questions emerging from PUBs, but sometimes it feels like they fall between the cracks, or we don't get an answer until months later.

Other than that, I love what people are saying about some kind of post event summary or roadmap. It is a LOT of info to digest, but so important- it would be nice if I wasn't constantly screenshotting and missing things as I attempt to take notes! The ability to use them as a supplement to explain rollouts to leadership on a high level would also be extremely helpful.

I would like to know why database view has to be retired and if it could possibly always stay in the background?