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A practical operating manual for founders and their teams.
Turn your vision
into a working plan.
Understand the screens. Enter useful information. Give every outcome an owner. Review progress with a consistent rhythm.
Follow the setup pathHow to read this guide
This edition explains the screens observed during the account walkthrough and the modules described by the app’s own Field Guide. The walkthrough stopped after a later sign-in attempt returned “Login failed.” It is not a fully verified manual of every screen.
| Label | What it means |
|---|---|
| Inspected screen | The interface and controls were observed. This does not mean every save, edit, export or calculation was tested. |
| Field Guide only | The app describes this feature, but its operational screen was not inspected. Guidance is conceptual, not a verified click-by-click procedure. |
| Partially inspected | The screen or navigation was observed, but some entry fields or subsequent states remain unverified. |
Examples throughout use a fictional business, DemoCo. They are teaching examples, not your company’s commitments or saved business data. Currency examples use INR for illustration; the application’s currency configuration was not verified.
Use the guide
- Use the sidebar to jump to a chapter.
- Search finds text across all chapters and opens matching instructions.
- Click a screenshot to enlarge it; press Escape to close.
- Use “Print / PDF” to print the complete manual, even after searching.
Your first working plan
A suggested setup sequence; complete it in focused sessions.
- Create your account. Open VisionBoard Pro registration. Enter your name, email and a new password, then follow the current verification prompt.
- Create a board. From the empty Dashboard, choose Create Your First Vision Board. Name it by business and planning period, for example “DemoCo 2026”.
- Walk through the nine setup steps. Capture the broad direction, financial targets, growth approach, offerings, systems, team, brand and lifestyle goals.
- Complete the Strategy Sheet. Clarify identity and direction first. Then define priorities, goals, revenue assumptions, responsibilities and risks.
- Make the plan measurable. Open Target Tracker. Add objectives with measurable key results and SMART goals with a deadline and owner.
- Assign accountability. Use FACe for business functions and PACe for processes. Document essential systems and SOPs.
- Plan execution and review. The Field Guide describes weekly actions, habits, risk tracking and monthly updates. Their detailed operational screens still require verification.
Recommended working rhythm
| When | What to do | Useful output |
|---|---|---|
| Initial setup | Board + company overview + purpose + vision + mission | A shared description of the business and direction |
| Planning session | Revenue assumptions + annual goals + quarterly focus | A short set of measurable outcomes |
| Weekly | Review commitments, owners, deadlines and blockers | Decisions and next actions |
| Monthly | Compare actuals with targets; record wins and obstacles | An explanation of performance, not just a number |
| Quarterly | Reassess priorities, risks and available capacity | An achievable plan for the next quarter |
Account & navigation
Get in, choose the right board, and find the right workspace.
RegistrationInspected screen
Create the account used to access your plans.
- Enter Full Name and Email ID.
- Enter Password and Confirm Password.
- Follow the displayed submission flow. A later observed version showed Send verification code →; an earlier version showed Create Account →.
- Complete email verification when requested, then confirm that the Dashboard opens.
LoginInspected screen
Return to an existing account.
- Open Login.
- Enter the account email and password. Review the Remember Me choice.
- Select Log In →.
- If the form fails, read the displayed error. Use Forgot Password? if you need to recover access.
Empty DashboardInspected screen
Sidebar and active boardInspected screen
Keep the correct business plan in context.
| Navigation | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Active Vision Board selector | Identifies the selected board. Additional selector behavior was not tested. |
| Dashboard | Overview of the selected business plan. |
| Field Guide | In-app explanations of modules and forms. |
| Vision Board / Strategy Sheet / Product Planning | Planning workspaces. |
| Target Tracker / Execution & Risk | Goals and operational execution. |
| Resource Management / Collaboration Hub | Accountability and team coordination. |
| Financial Insights | Financial planning and analysis. |
| Patrick AI | AI coach entry point. |
| Settings / Landing Page / Log out | Account controls, public site and session exit. |
Field GuideInspected screen
Use the app’s own reference material when a term or form is unfamiliar.
- Open Field Guide.
- Choose a module such as Vision Board, Strategy Sheet or Target Tracker.
- Open a form topic to read its purpose, expected input and tips.
- Use the search input to locate a topic. Mark this form as explored is a learning-progress control.
Create a Vision Board
The nine-screen setup wizard, explained field by field.
Path: Dashboard → Create Your First Vision Board, or Vision Boards → Create New Board. Use Continue to move forward, Back to revisit and Complete on the final step. Wait for “Saving…” to finish before navigating again.
01. Board NameInspected screen
Give the plan a stable, recognizable identity.
What to enter
Vision Board Name (required)
DemoCo 2026
How to complete this step
- Enter the information listed above. Use list Add controls where available.
- Review the values and units. Avoid a generic name such as “My Board” when you will manage multiple periods.
- Select Continue.
02. Business OverviewInspected screen
Describe the foundation of the business.
What to enter
Business Name; Industry; Vision Statement (3–5 years); Target Revenue; Target Market/Geography
DemoCo; B2B software; serve 100 SME customers across western India in three years.
How to complete this step
- Enter the information listed above. Use list Add controls where available.
- Review the values and units. The 3–5 year statement here is shorter-range than the 10+ year Strategy Sheet vision.
- Select Continue.
03. Financial GoalsInspected screen
Set headline revenue, margin, income and reserve targets.
What to enter
Annual Revenue Goal; Monthly Revenue Goal; Target Profit Margin (%); Personal Income Goal; Cash Reserve Target
Annual revenue ₹1.2 crore; monthly average ₹10 lakh; target margin 20%.
How to complete this step
- Enter the information listed above. Use list Add controls where available.
- Review the values and units. Keep targets and actuals separate. Do not assume the app automatically divides annual revenue by 12.
- Select Continue.
04. Growth StrategyInspected screen
Identify where revenue and customers will come from.
What to enter
Primary Revenue Sources; Target Customer Segments; Top 3 High-Value Clients (Target)
Implementation fees; annual support; manufacturing SMEs.
How to complete this step
- Enter the information listed above. Use list Add controls where available.
- Review the values and units. Type each list item, then use its Add button. A prospect name is a target, not a confirmed customer.
- Select Continue.
05. Product/Service PlanInspected screen
Separate current offerings from future plans.
What to enter
Current Services/Products; Future Products/Services
Current: implementation service. Future: reporting add-on.
How to complete this step
- Enter the information listed above. Use list Add controls where available.
- Review the values and units. Use Add for each item. This high-level list is separate from the detailed Product Planning wizard.
- Select Continue.
06. Systems to BuildInspected screen
Choose the operational capabilities you need.
What to enter
CRM System; Sales Funnel; Operations; Financial Tracking; HR System; Marketing Automation; Customer Support; Analytics Dashboard
Prioritize CRM and customer-support processes before scaling outreach.
How to complete this step
- Enter the information listed above. Use list Add controls where available.
- Review the values and units. Select relevant systems and use any displayed status controls. Status option values were not captured.
- Select Continue.
07. Team PlanInspected screen
Record roles you expect to hire and their timing.
What to enter
Role; Timeline; Status; Add Team Role
Implementation consultant; next quarter; planned.
How to complete this step
- Enter the information listed above. Use list Add controls where available.
- Review the values and units. Use roles and realistic hiring timing. The exact dropdown choices were not captured.
- Select Continue.
08. Brand GoalsInspected screen
Define measurable audience and credibility outcomes.
What to enter
Website Leads/Month Target; Social Media Followers Target; Case Studies Target; Speaking/Events Goals
30 qualified website leads/month and four publishable case studies.
How to complete this step
- Enter the information listed above. Use list Add controls where available.
- Review the values and units. Follower counts alone do not measure revenue impact.
- Select Continue.
09. Lifestyle VisionInspected screen
Make the business support the founder’s intended life.
What to enter
Target Working Hours/Day; Target Free Days/Month; Travel Goals; Net Worth Target
Six working hours/day; eight free days/month.
How to complete this step
- Enter the information listed above. Use list Add controls where available.
- Review the values and units. These are planning targets, not measured achievements.
- Select Complete.
Board overview & exports
Review, edit and present the plan.
Vision Boards listInspected screen
See the boards available in the account.
- Open Back to Vision Boards from a board.
- Use Create New Board for another plan.
- Select an existing board card or Open → to inspect it.
Vision Board detail — SectionsInspected screen
Review the eight business sections created by the wizard.
- Open the required board.
- Choose Vision Board Sections.
- Find the section to revise and select its Edit control.
- Review the form before saving. The post-Edit form and its save behavior were not captured.
Strategy Sheet tabInspected screen
Open the deeper 20-section planning workbook.
Choose Strategy Sheet on the board or from the sidebar. Select a numbered section, complete the form and use Save Section.
Visual ModeInspected screen
Present the board as a visual overview.
Choose Visual Mode. The observed screen showed completion counts and eight section cards. Empty sections displayed “Add details to this section.” Fill the source sections before using this view in a review meeting.
Modules hubInspected screen
Open the six workspaces connected to the board.
Select View All Modules →. The hub contains Strategy Sheet, Target Tracker, Resource Management, Execution & Risk, Financial Insights and Collaboration Hub. Select the relevant module card.
Export OptionsInspected screen
Choose a format for sharing or presenting the plan.
- Open the board and select Export.
- Choose the option that matches the audience and level of detail.
- Review the generated output before distributing it. Export completion was not tested.
| Control | Displayed purpose |
|---|---|
| Export One-Page Summary | A concise summary of vision, mission, BHAG, values and priorities. |
| Download Full PDF | A detailed export including Vision Board and Strategy Sheet data. |
| Copy Link | A direct link for people who can access the account. This is not evidence of public sharing or a new permission grant. |
| Print the board through the browser. |
The Strategy Sheet
All twenty sections: meaning, inputs, examples and common mistakes.
Path: Vision Board → Strategy Sheet. Select a numbered section, enter the information, and click Save Section. Read the result before moving on. Most forms also expose an AI suggestions control; generation was not tested.
01. Company OverviewInspected screen
Define who the company is, who buys and what problem it solves.
Observed fields or controls
- Company Name
- Industry / Category
- Core Offering
- Who Buys?
- Company Size
- Industry Type
- Geography
- Primary Problem You Solve
- Current Business Stage
- Unique Differentiation
- Business Model
DemoCo helps small manufacturers replace disconnected spreadsheets with a shared order workflow.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
02. Core PurposeInspected screen
Explain why the company exists beyond profit.
Observed fields or controls
- What Broken Situation Are We Trying to Fix?
- Who Benefits Most if We Succeed?
- Core Purpose Statement (1 sentence)
Make reliable operational information accessible to small businesses.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
03. VisionInspected screen
Define the long-term destination. The screen specifies a 10+ year horizon.
Observed fields or controls
- Desired Market Position
- Scale (Revenue / Customers / Geography)
- Type of Impact Created
- Vision Statement
Become a trusted operations platform for 5,000 manufacturers.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
04. MissionInspected screen
Describe how the organization works toward its vision.
Observed fields or controls
- What You Do Daily
- How You Deliver Value
- Who You Focus on First
- Mission Statement
Deliver practical software implementation and training to owner-led manufacturers.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
05. Brand PromiseInspected screen
State what a customer can reasonably expect.
Observed fields or controls
- What You Promise
- Timeframe / Scope
- Risk Reduction
- Brand Promise Statement
Provide a documented implementation plan and weekly progress review for every project.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
06. Core ValuesPartially inspected
Translate principles into behavior.
Observed fields or controls
- + Add Core Value
Ownership: every issue has a named next action and owner.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
07. BHAGInspected screen
Define the Big Hairy Audacious Goal. The observed horizon is 10 years.
Observed fields or controls
- Revenue Goal
- Customer Scale
- Market Position
- BHAG Statement
Serve 5,000 manufacturers by the end of the chosen ten-year period.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
08. Vivid DescriptionInspected screen
Describe what success looks like when the BHAG is achieved.
Observed fields or controls
- How Customers Experience the Business
- How Teams Work Internally
- How Systems and Processes Run
- How Decisions Are Made
- How the Market Perceives the Company
- Additional Points / + Add Point
Customers see order status without chasing; managers make decisions from a shared dashboard.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
09. SWOT AnalysisInspected screen
Separate internal facts from external conditions.
Observed fields or controls
- Strengths (Internal) / + Add strength
- Weaknesses (Internal) / + Add weakness
- Opportunities (External) / + Add opportunity
- Threats (External) / + Add threat
Strength: repeatable implementation checklist. Weakness: one-person dependency. Opportunity: demand for integrated reporting. Threat: stronger competitor support.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
10. Strategic PrioritiesPartially inspected
Choose the few critical priorities for the next three years.
Observed fields or controls
- + Add Strategic Priority
Standardize implementation, improve renewals and build one repeatable acquisition channel.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
11. 3-Year StrategyPartially inspected
Bridge the long-term ambition and annual execution.
Observed fields or controls
- Section exists in navigation; its settled form fields were not captured.
Suggested planning approach: define Year 1 foundation, Year 2 repeatability and Year 3 expansion.
Action: Open the section and inspect its current fields before entering the plan.
12. SMART GoalsInspected screen
Write one-year goals that can be scored.
Observed fields or controls
- Goal
- Metric
- Target
- Deadline
- Owner
- + Add Goal
Increase renewal rate to 90% by 31 December; owner: customer success lead.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
13. Quarterly PlanInspected screen
Break the annual plan into execution cycles.
Observed fields or controls
- Q1 Focus Theme
- Q2 Focus Theme
- Q3 Focus Theme
- Q4 Focus Theme
Q1: stabilize delivery. Q2: improve renewals. Q3: scale acquisition. Q4: consolidate.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
14. Revenue ModelInspected screen
Make the commercial assumptions explicit.
Observed fields or controls
- Average Deal Size
- Monthly Revenue Target
- Annual Revenue Target
- Revenue Streams (comma-separated)
- Pricing Structure
- Lead Requirements
- Conversion Assumptions
At ₹1 lakh per new deal, ₹10 lakh requires 10 deals. At a 20% qualified-lead-to-sale rate, that requires 50 qualified leads.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
15. Org StructurePartially inspected
Define the ideal roles and their accountability.
Observed fields or controls
- Role
- Core Responsibility
- Success Measure
- + Add Role
Delivery lead; reliable project delivery; milestone acceptance on time.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
16. SOP RoadmapPartially inspected
Prioritize the procedures needed to reduce operational risk.
Observed fields or controls
- + Add SOP
Document lead handoff, project kickoff, change requests and release approval.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
17. Automation & SystemsInspected screen
Identify enabling tools, automations and dashboards.
Observed fields or controls
- Core Tools (comma-separated)
- Key Automations Required (one per line)
- Dashboards Needed (one per line)
CRM, project tracker; create a handoff task after a sale; delivery-status dashboard.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
18. KPI DashboardInspected screen
Define the indicators used to review business health.
Observed fields or controls
- Financial KPIs
- Sales KPIs
- Operational KPIs
- Customer KPIs
- People KPIs
Revenue; qualified pipeline; on-time milestones; renewal rate; training completion.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
19. Risk ManagementPartially inspected
Identify problems before they become surprises.
Observed fields or controls
- + Add Risk
Key implementation knowledge is concentrated in one person.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
20. Strategy SummaryInspected screen
Condense the plan into a decision-ready reference.
Observed fields or controls
- Who We Serve
- What Problem We Solve
- How We Make Money
- Why We Win
- Year-1 Focus
- 3-Year Direction
- 10-Year Ambition
Serve owner-led manufacturers; solve fragmented order visibility; earn implementation and support revenue.
Action: Complete the displayed fields; use the Add control for repeating entries where shown, then select Save Section.
Target Tracker
Convert strategic direction into measurable commitments.
OKRsInspected screen
An Objective states the outcome. Key Results make success measurable.
- Open Target Tracker → OKRs.
- Select + Add OKR or Create Your First OKR.
- Enter the required Objective.
- Enter measurable Key Results. The modal showed three input boxes and “3 recommended.”
- Enter an Owner and select Add OKR. Use Cancel or Close to leave without submitting.
Objective: Make delivery reliable. Key results: achieve 90% on-time milestones; reduce unresolved critical defects below 3; finish handover documents for every completed project.
SMART GoalsInspected screen
Record a specific outcome with its metric, target, deadline and owner.
- Choose SMART Goals.
- Select + Add Goal or Create Your First Goal.
- Enter Goal (required), Metric, Target, Deadline and Owner.
- Select Add Goal, then verify the saved item in the list. The post-submit state was not tested.
Goal: Improve sales follow-up. Metric: qualified inquiries contacted within one working day. Target: 95%. Deadline: 31 December 2026. Owner: sales lead.
Quarterly PlanInspected screen
Define a focus theme, actions and owner for each quarter.
- Choose Quarterly Plan.
- Fill the theme, Key Actions and Owner for Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4.
- Select Save Plan. Reopen the tab to check persistence.
Q1 theme: Reliable delivery. Actions: standardize kickoff, track milestones and review blocked work every week. Owner: delivery lead.
KPI DashboardPartially inspected
Add the indicators you will use to monitor performance.
Choose KPI Dashboard. The observed screen had three entry inputs, an AI-suggestions control and an Add button. Input labels were not reliably captured, so their order and meaning should be checked in the live form.
Resource Management
Define ownership, processes and supporting systems.
FACe ChartInspected screen
The Functional Accountability Chart clarifies who is responsible for each business function.
- Choose Resource Management → FACe Chart.
- Enter the required Function.
- Complete Owner (O), Accountable (A), Consulted (C) and Informed (I).
- Select + Add Function and review the table. Submission was not tested.
| Field | Practical interpretation |
|---|---|
| Function | A continuing area of responsibility, such as sales or delivery. |
| Owner | The person coordinating that function. |
| Accountable | The person answerable for its result. Agree internally how this differs from Owner. |
| Consulted | People whose input is needed. |
| Informed | People who need updates. |
PACe ChartInspected screen
The Process Accountability Chart assigns ownership of recurring workflows.
- Choose PACe Chart.
- Under Add a process, enter Process (required), Owner and Frequency.
- Choose the displayed Status. “Not Started” was the captured default.
- Select + Add Process. Verify the result after saving.
Process: Weekly delivery review. Owner: delivery lead. Frequency: weekly. Status: choose the current state.
Org StructurePartially inspected
Define roles, responsibilities and accountability.
The settled screen displayed + Add Role and Define Your First Role. Open one of these to enter a role. The resulting modal was not inspected, so its exact fields are unverified.
9-Box GridInspected screen
Organize talent-development discussion using performance and potential.
- Choose 9-Box Grid.
- Under Add a team member, enter Name (required) and Role.
- Review the Performance and Potential dropdowns. Both defaulted to Medium in the observed screen.
- Select + Add Member and verify the displayed placement. The submission and resulting placement were not tested.
SOP RoadmapPartially inspected
Plan which Standard Operating Procedures need to be documented.
Choose SOP Roadmap. The screen exposed + Add SOP, a rows-per-page selector and Save SOPs. Add an entry, inspect its fields and save the collection. The newly added row fields were not captured.
AutomationInspected screen
List the tools, automations and dashboards your business needs.
- Choose Automation.
- Use + Add Tool, + Add Automation and + Add Dashboard to create input rows.
- Enter one clear item per row. Remove controls are available for draft rows.
- Select Save. Persistence was not tested.
Execution & Risk
The Field Guide describes six tools for weekly execution.
WWW ActionsField Guide only
Who / What / When turns a commitment into an accountable action.
Suggested preparation
Prepare an action, one owner and a due date.
How to use the idea
Write a concrete deliverable, such as “Delivery lead: publish the release checklist by Friday.” Review overdue commitments weekly.
Exact form fields, action labels, save behavior and populated results remain unverified.
HabitsField Guide only
Support recurring behavior that helps execution.
Suggested preparation
Choose a repeatable behavior and its intended frequency.
How to use the idea
Start with one useful routine, such as a daily review of blocked work. The app’s recurrence and completion controls were not inspected.
Exact form fields, action labels, save behavior and populated results remain unverified.
PrioritiesField Guide only
Keep the quarter focused on its most consequential outcomes.
Suggested preparation
Prepare a short, ranked list of priorities and success measures.
How to use the idea
Resolve capacity conflicts before adding more work. Distinguish a priority from a long task list.
Exact form fields, action labels, save behavior and populated results remain unverified.
Risk MatrixField Guide only
Keep potential threats visible.
Suggested preparation
Prepare risk descriptions, estimated likelihood and impact, mitigations and owners. These are suggested planning inputs, not confirmed field labels.
How to use the idea
Separate a possible future risk from an issue already happening. Review whether mitigations are actually reducing exposure.
Exact form fields, action labels, save behavior and populated results remain unverified.
Projects PortfolioField Guide only
View the collection of initiatives supporting the plan.
Suggested preparation
Prepare each project’s purpose, owner, intended result, timing and dependencies.
How to use the idea
Review the portfolio together to spot overloaded people and conflicting deadlines.
Exact form fields, action labels, save behavior and populated results remain unverified.
AI SimulationField Guide only
The Field Guide describes AI-assisted stress-testing.
Suggested preparation
Define a scenario and the assumptions you want challenged.
How to use the idea
Use outputs as hypotheses to review, not reliable forecasts. Provider setup, controls, results and costs were not tested.
Exact form fields, action labels, save behavior and populated results remain unverified.
Financial Insights
A reference to the seven financial tools listed by the app.
FP&A DashboardField Guide only
Financial Planning & Analysis supports comparing plans and performance.
Suggested preparation
Prepare a reporting period, targets and actual results with consistent definitions.
How to use the idea
Investigate why a number differs from the plan. Do not assume the app connects to accounting software.
Exact form fields, action labels, save behavior and populated results remain unverified.
CASh StrategiesField Guide only
The app describes cash-acceleration strategies.
Suggested preparation
Identify where cash is tied up in invoicing, collection, purchases or operating processes.
How to use the idea
Assign concrete improvement actions and track whether they improve cash availability.
Exact form fields, action labels, save behavior and populated results remain unverified.
ForecastingField Guide only
Explore possible future financial outcomes.
Suggested preparation
Prepare a baseline, assumptions and alternative scenarios.
How to use the idea
Separate a forecast from an aspiration; revise assumptions when actual results change.
Exact form fields, action labels, save behavior and populated results remain unverified.
ROI CalculatorField Guide only
Compare an initiative’s expected benefits with its cost.
Suggested preparation
Prepare the cost, expected net benefit and evaluation period.
How to use the idea
General planning formula: ROI = (benefit − cost) ÷ cost × 100%. This formula is explanatory; the app’s implementation was not inspected.
Exact form fields, action labels, save behavior and populated results remain unverified.
Revenue ModelField Guide only
Describe how the business earns money.
Suggested preparation
Prepare pricing, deal size, revenue streams and conversion assumptions.
How to use the idea
Use the inspected Strategy Sheet Revenue Model chapter for known fields; equivalence with this module is unverified.
Exact form fields, action labels, save behavior and populated results remain unverified.
KPI DashboardField Guide only
Review financial indicators.
Suggested preparation
Prepare definitions and time periods for each indicator.
How to use the idea
Confirm what populates each KPI in the live screen before treating it as an actual result.
Exact form fields, action labels, save behavior and populated results remain unverified.
AI AnalysisField Guide only
The app describes AI-generated financial insights.
Suggested preparation
Prepare the financial question and relevant, consistent figures.
How to use the idea
Review AI conclusions against the underlying numbers. Generation and data-sharing behavior were not tested.
Exact form fields, action labels, save behavior and populated results remain unverified.
Collaboration Hub
Coordinate the people who carry out the plan.
WorkspacesField Guide only
Organize shared collaboration areas.
Suggested preparation
Decide the purpose, participants and ownership of a workspace.
How to use the idea
Check who can view or edit before placing company material in a workspace; the permissions interface is unverified.
Exact form fields, action labels, save behavior and populated results remain unverified.
DiscussionsField Guide only
Keep coordination and decisions close to the plan.
Suggested preparation
Prepare a clear topic, context, question and decision owner.
How to use the idea
Close discussions with a decision and next action. Notification and comment behavior were not inspected.
Exact form fields, action labels, save behavior and populated results remain unverified.
MentorshipField Guide only
Support structured learning between team members.
Suggested preparation
Prepare a learning objective, participants and review date.
How to use the idea
Define an observable outcome, not simply “improve skills.” The app also mentions reverse mentoring in its module description.
Exact form fields, action labels, save behavior and populated results remain unverified.
Knowledge BaseField Guide only
Maintain useful shared reference material.
Suggested preparation
Identify approved procedures, explanations and reusable learning material.
How to use the idea
Use descriptive titles and ownership so entries can be maintained. Upload and editing capabilities remain unverified.
Exact form fields, action labels, save behavior and populated results remain unverified.
AI Coach / Ask PatrickField Guide only
The app describes an AI coach that uses business-planning context.
Suggested preparation
Connect an approved provider in Settings, then prepare a focused planning question.
How to use the idea
Ask for assumptions and trade-offs; check the response against the plan. The coach conversation screen was not captured.
Exact form fields, action labels, save behavior and populated results remain unverified.
Product Planning & progress
Two important workflows still needing a live walkthrough.
Product PlanningField Guide only
The app advertises a 10-step product-planning wizard and a one-page Product Canvas.
The sidebar link Product Planning was observed. The Field Guide says the wizard moves from problem definition to metrics. The exact ten screen names, required inputs, navigation controls and canvas output were not captured.
Prepare before opening it
- Define the customer problem and evidence that it matters.
- Identify who experiences the problem and who pays.
- Describe the proposed offering and its value.
- Prepare scope, commercial assumptions, launch constraints and success measures.
- Follow the live wizard’s actual steps; review the resulting canvas against your inputs.
Monthly Update — NumbersField Guide only
The Field Guide says monthly updates provide the data behind charts and analytics.
Prepare actual revenue, leads and customers for the reporting month. Use a consistent period and definition. The Field Guide refers to Progress → Monthly Update, but that navigation was not visible in the captured active-board sidebar. Its current location needs confirmation.
Monthly Update — ReflectionsField Guide only
Explain results with wins, obstacles and lessons.
Prepare the important wins, obstacles and changes needed for the next month. Tie commentary to outcomes rather than listing every activity.
Progress TrackerField Guide only
The Field Guide describes a historical list or timeline of monthly updates.
Review trends across multiple periods. A single good month is not proof of a repeatable result. The actual list view, editing, duplicate-month handling and chart behavior were not inspected.
Populated DashboardField Guide only
The Field Guide describes a board selector, priority signals, metric tiles, module-performance grid and Ask Patrick.
The empty Dashboard was inspected, but the populated version was not. The Field Guide describes it as read-only: update the underlying modules and monthly data rather than expecting to type directly into dashboard tiles.
Settings & Patrick AI
Manage profile, recovery, appearance and your AI connection.
Profile tabInspected screen
Maintain account profile and recovery details.
| Area | Observed controls | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Profile Information | Full Name; disabled Email ID; Save Changes | Edit the name and select Save Changes. The displayed email is not editable here. |
| Change Password | Current Password; New Password; Confirm New Password; Update Password | Enter the current password and matching new values, then submit. Password changes were not performed. |
| Recovery Email | Recovery Email; Send Verification Code | Enter the intended recovery email and follow verification. The screen says reset links go only to this address after verification. |
AI Assistant tabInspected screen
Configure an AI provider for Patrick and AI-assisted planning.
- Open Settings → AI Assistant.
- Select the required Provider. The available dropdown options were not inspected.
- Enter the provider credentials as required. The visible form labels API Key and Base URL as optional, but requirements depend on the provider.
- Use Save AI Settings and Test Key when enabled. Both were disabled before a provider was selected.
- Return to Patrick AI or a section’s AI-suggestions control to use it. Actual generation remains unverified.
Account tabInspected screen
Choose appearance preferences and access account deletion.
Appearance shows a theme control. Danger Zone shows Delete Account with a statement that the account and all data are permanently deleted. Theme changes and deletion were not performed.
AI-suggestions buttonsPartially inspected
Many Strategy Sheet and module forms expose contextual AI assistance.
The button label identifies the section, such as “AI suggestions for Company Overview.” Configure your provider before attempting generation. Review suggestions before committing them as business plans.
Troubleshooting & working rules
Resolve common points of confusion without guessing.
| Situation | What is known | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Login failed | The message appeared during the last attempted sign-in. | Confirm the account email, use recovery if needed and ask the product team to investigate if the error persists. Do not infer a specific cause from this generic message. |
| Only a few sidebar items appear | The new account initially had Dashboard, Field Guide, Patrick AI and Settings. | Create or select a board, then revisit navigation. |
| Wizard says 100%, board says 0% | This occurred after finishing an otherwise blank documentation board. | Treat wizard-step progress and business-content completion as different measures. Fill the sections. |
| Screen still shows previous tab | Some captures caught a transition before the next form settled. | Wait for the heading and contents to match the selected tab before entering data or capturing screenshots. |
| AI buttons are disabled | Save AI Settings and Test Key were disabled with no provider selected. | Select a provider and supply the required configuration. |
| A section looks filled but is not saved | Strategy Sheet exposes Save Section. | Use the relevant save action, check feedback and revisit the section. Do not assume autosave. |
| Can I share a copied link with anyone? | Export text says access is limited to people who can access the account. | Do not assume Copy Link grants access or makes the board public. |
| Where is Progress? | Field Guide mentions it; captured sidebar did not expose it. | Ask the product team to confirm current location and account availability. |
| Field Guide and forms disagree | Examples include different vision horizons and quarterly-plan fields. | Follow the current form labels; keep long-term direction and shorter-term plans consistent. |
Before using the plan in a management meeting
This checklist is a local reading aid. It does not update VisionBoard Pro.
Terminology
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| OKR | Objective and Key Results: an outcome plus measurable evidence of achieving it. |
| SMART | Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound. |
| BHAG | Big Hairy Audacious Goal: a long-horizon ambition. |
| KPI | Key Performance Indicator: a measure used to monitor performance. |
| SOP | Standard Operating Procedure: a repeatable way to carry out work. |
| FACe | Functional Accountability Chart. |
| PACe | Process Accountability Chart. |
| WWW | Who / What / When: owner, action and date. |
| FP&A | Financial Planning & Analysis. |
| ROI | Return on Investment. |
Coverage & next verification
Know exactly what this edition can support.
Evidence comes from the VisionBoard Pro walkthrough on 4 October 2026: live interface observations, available screenshots, and the app’s Field Guide. The saved checkpoint contains 41 available screenshot files and 64 page-observation records, some of which are partial accessibility changes rather than complete page descriptions.
This guide uses only a selected set of screenshots. Transitional or incomplete captures were excluded. Personal account identity visible in screenshots is part of the original capture; review it before distributing this guide externally.
| Area | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Registration / Login | Fields and entry screens observed; user completed signup; verification and recovery completion not captured. |
| Board creation | Nine steps observed; minimal documentation board created. |
| Board overview / modules / export | Screen controls observed; export output and sharing behavior not tested. |
| Strategy Sheet | All 20 navigation entries observed; most static forms inspected. Some repeating-entry dialogs and the 3-Year Strategy form are unverified. |
| Target Tracker | Four tabs inspected; OKR and SMART-goal creation modals inspected; saved-item behavior not tested. |
| Resources | Main tabs observed, with varying completeness. Org-role and SOP-entry fields remain unverified. |
| Execution / Financial / Collaboration | Field Guide descriptions only; no operational walkthrough. |
| Product Planning / Progress / populated Dashboard | Described by app materials; detailed screens unverified. |
| Settings / AI | Configuration screens inspected; no password, provider or appearance changes performed; no AI output tested. |
| Admin / SMTP / permissions | Admin SMTP and recovery configuration appear in the Field Guide. No admin screens or access-control flows inspected. |
To complete the next edition
- Restore a working authenticated session.
- Capture settled views and repeat-entry dialogs for every Strategy Sheet section.
- Complete a clearly labeled sample product through the ten-step wizard.
- Inspect all Execution, Financial and Collaboration tabs and add/edit forms.
- Locate Progress and inspect monthly-update and history screens.
- Test saving, reloading, editing and exporting selected demo entries.
- Verify cross-module relationships and distinguish shared data from independent forms.
Design reference
UI/UX Pro Max was not installed in this workspace. Its published guidance informed content hierarchy, responsive layout, semantic controls and accessibility checks. Its local search scripts and design-system generator were not run.
This is an independent usage guide prepared for Umesh Khivasara, not an official product specification.
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