Proven Process
Work more efficiently and be more effective with clear roles understood by all of your stakeholders.
Framing the Problem
Focusing on 'who' and 'why'
Defining the problem to be solved sets the foundation for the entire product development process. Framing the problem correctly involves identifying the problem, understanding the context in which it occurs, defining the target audience, and writing a hypothesis of the desired outcomes of a solution.
This sample template from our Optimal Product Management course helps product managers document the problem they have investigated and develop a strong problem statement.
- Identify the problem: Use the questions provided to help you identify your problem.
- Understand the context: Write down some of the context and constraints customers are facing.
- Craft a clear problem statement: Using your responses, summarize your problem statement.
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