Stop Using the Templates Incorrectly

In the tech industry, we have a lot of templates. Templates for tech-specs, product specs, one-pagers, design spec, planning, raising funding, pitching deck, etc. The same is true for every other industry.

While templates ensure that critical things are not left out and all assets created using the template are complete, they fail most of the time if misused.

If the information delivered is inaccurate or fails to communicate the problem clearly, the template is blamed. But it's not the template's fault.

People misuse templates because they are often confused about what the templates are supposed to do. Here is the best way to think about the template

Scaffolding comes from the construction industry. It's a temporary structure used during a construction project that supports the workers, tools, and materials to aid construction.

Using templates as scaffolding can guarantee that the work will stand on itself and will be complete. While the template supported its construction, removing it does not affect the stability of the asset.

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