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Starting from the Problem – A Better Way to Build Products (Pt 2)
It's important to validate big decisions -- like what problem space you are tackling -- before worrying about tactics. POST helps us center our thinking around big assumptions before diving into the details.
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Starting from the Problem – A Better Way to Build Products (Pt 1)
When we optimize too early, we end up stuck at the top of a hill. POST helps us scan the terrain for big opportunities before we build, so we can spend more time on mountains.
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The Product Checklistâ„¢
The Product Checklist™ is intended to add the minimum possible process to a team's pre-production phase, while still ensuring that critical parts of the plan are in place before the team goes off and starts building things.