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How to Create a Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD) Product Innovation Strategy

FULL GUIDE

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Mike Boysen
Apr 21, 2024
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How to Create a Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD) Product Innovation Strategy [FULL GUIDE]

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In this article you will learn:

  • What is a Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD) product innovation strategy

  • Should you run a JTBD product innovation strategy?

  • What are the criteria for success for JTBD?

  • How to implement a JTBD strategy (step by step)

  • How to launch a JTBD pilot

In this article I’m going to share my recommendations on how to implement a JTBD function. It’s based on my experience working with the methodology for 15 years, experimentation, advisory, and discussions with my industry peers.

Why is Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD) gaining popularity now?

Product strategy teams are looking for new innovation tactics since every single thing that’s been evangelized to them - while creating nice cottage industries - has failed to perform to their expectations. Product failur…

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