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Should Product Managers Write Problem Statements? - YES!
A problem statement is a concise description of an issue to be addressed or a condition to be improved upon. It identifies the gap between the current (problem) state and desired (goal) state of a process or product. The first condition of solving a problem is understanding the problem, which can be done by way of a problem statement.
A good problem statement:
Provides focus and frames the problem
Inspires your team
Informs criteria for evaluating competing ideas
Empowers your team to make independent decisions
Captures the hearts and minds of people you meet
Prevents you from creating concepts that are all things to all people
Should be discreet, not broad
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A problem statement is a concise description of an issue to be addressed or a condition to be improved upon. It identifies the gap between the current (problem) state and desired (goal) state of a process or product. The first condition of solving a problem is understanding the problem, which can be done by way of a problem statement.
A good problem statement:
Provides focus and frames the problem
Inspires your team
Informs criteria for evaluating competing ideas
Empowers your team to make independent decisions
Captures the hearts and minds of people you meet
Prevents you from creating concepts that are all things to all people
Should be discreet, not broad
How to connect with AgileDad:
- [website] https://www.agiledad.com/
- [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/
- [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/
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