4 Q's - One Problem, Multiple Solutions

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Quintessential Thought

Every product journey begins with understanding our audience and defining the roadmap to success. As creators (POs, Leaders, SMs, Developers), we harness the power to break outcome-oriented goals down. When faced with expansive goals, remember: simplicity can be our ally.

Dive into resources like Teresa Torres' Opportunity Solution Tree, which challenges us to seek diverse, efficient paths to desired outcomes. Remember, sometimes the answer for a goal like relaxation is as simple as a backyard umbrella rather than an expensive vacation. Our mission is to elevate creativity, refine our vision, and empower our teams with the right knowledge. Harness these tools and keep your product journey dynamic and informed. And remember: let your level of investment in solving a problem match your level of evidence!

Quotes

“Every problem has a solution, although it may not be the outcome that was originally hoped for or expected.” - Alice Hoffman

″We just have to keep going until we find out what’s wrong or find out why we don’t know what’s wrong.” - Robert M. Pirsig

"Problems are nothing but wake-up calls for creativity" – Gerhard Gschwandtner

Quick Step

When handed a solution, ask our favorite question: - “What problem are you trying to solve?”

Question

Where has implementing a solution you’ve been handed in the past burned you? How can you prevent that same thing from happening again?

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