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Customer & Market
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A/B Testing
A method of comparing two versions of a product, feature, or service to determine which one performs better, enhancing decision-making through data.
Strategic Decisions
42
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Balanced Scorecards
A strategic planning tool that uses financial, customer, internal process, and learning metrics to provide a comprehensive view of organisational performance.
Process Management
35
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Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment streamline the software development process, enabling faster, more reliable code changes and deployments.
Strategic Decisions
57
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Cost-Benefit Analyses
A financial evaluation technique comparing the costs and benefits of a project or decision, aiding in the selection of viable alternatives.
Process Management
38
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Cumulative Flow Diagrams
A visual tracking tool for work items in various stages of a process, highlighting progress and potential bottlenecks in project management.
Customer & Market
10
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Customer Journey Maps
A visual representation of every interaction a customer has with a product, highlighting opportunities for improvement in the user experience.
Process Management
29
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Daily Standups
A brief, daily meeting for teams to update on progress and challenges, promoting transparency and collaboration in product management.
Process Management
40
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Dependency Maps
A visual technique for identifying dependencies between tasks or components, aiding in risk management and product planning.
Process Management
34
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Dot Voting (Dotmocracy)
A simple, democratic technique for group prioritisation and decision-making, where participants vote with dots on presented options.
Process Management
69
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Dual-Track Agile
A development approach integrating discovery (research and design) and delivery tracks simultaneously to ensure product meets user needs and feasibility.
Customer & Market
12
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Empathy Maps
A tool to visualise user attitudes and behaviours, creating a shared understanding of user needs among product teams for user-centred design.
Strategic Decisions
47
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Expected Monetary Value
A decision-making tool calculating the average outcome when future events are uncertain, guiding risk management and strategic planning.
Process Management
42
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Feature Buckets
A prioritisation strategy categorising features into buckets based on strategic alignment and user value, guiding product roadmap development.
Process Management
73
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Feature Flags
A technique enabling the dynamic enabling or disabling of features in software applications, allowing for testing and gradual rollouts without deploying new code.
Process Management
87
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Gantt Charts
A tool displaying project tasks against time, offering a visual timeline for product planning, coordination, and tracking.
Strategic Decisions
22
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Gap Analysis
A tool for comparing actual performance with potential or desired performance, identifying gaps and areas for development to achieve goals.
Process Management
14
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Impact–Effort Ratio
A prioritisation method assessing products, features, or tasks based on their potential impact relative to the effort required, guiding efficient resource allocation.
Process Management
89
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JAD Sessions
Collaborative meetings engaging stakeholders in the software development process to define requirements and solutions, enhancing alignment and understanding.
Customer & Market
24
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Jobs To Be Done (JTBD)
A perspective focusing on the customer's job to be done, guiding product development to meet underlying user needs and motivations.
Process Management
99
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Minimum Viable Products (MVPs)
The simplest version of a product that can be released to validate key hypotheses about customer needs and product-market fit with minimal effort.
Strategic Decisions
25
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Net Present Value (NPV)
A financial analysis tool calculating the present value of future cash flows, guiding investment decisions by evaluating profitability.
Strategic Decisions
51
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North Star Metrics
A single, critical metric that best captures the core value your product delivers to customers, guiding strategic decisions and growth.
Strategic Decisions
44
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Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
A goal-setting framework setting measurable objectives and tracking outcomes, driving alignment and engagement across an organisation.
Customer & Market
48
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Paired Comparisons
A decision-making technique where options are compared in pairs to judge which is more important or valuable, simplifying complex decisions.
Strategic Decisions
73
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Pareto Analysis (80/20 Rule)
A principle stating that 80% of effects come from 20% of causes, guiding focus on the most impactful activities or issues.
Strategic Decisions
20
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Pilot Planning
A strategy for testing a new product or service on a small scale before full-scale launch, reducing risk and gathering insights.
Process Management
63
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Planning Poker
An agile estimating and planning technique where team members use cards to vote on the size of tasks, promoting consensus and understanding.
Process Management
35
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Probability Trees
A diagram showing the possible outcomes of a series of related choices, helping visualise paths and calculate probabilities of different scenarios.
Process Management
86
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Product Roadmaps
A strategic plan that outlines the vision, direction, priorities, and progress of a product over time, guiding stakeholders and teams.
Process Management
66
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Refactoring
The process of restructuring existing computer code without changing its external behaviour, improving nonfunctional attributes of the software.
Strategic Decisions
14
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SWOT Analysis
A strategic planning tool assessing Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats related to business competition or product planning, guiding strategic direction.
Customer & Market
46
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Story Cards
A method in agile development for capturing requirements and user stories, detailing the who, what, and why of a feature in a concise format.
Strategic Decisions
74
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T-Shirt Sizing
An estimation technique where tasks are categorised into T-Shirt sizes (x-small, small, medium, large, x-large) based on their inherent complexity and effort required for completion.
Strategic Decisions
90
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The 100 Point Method
A prioritisation technique where stakeholders are given a fixed number of points (typically 100) to allocate to various features or initiatives to help determine their relative importance and priority for development.
Process Management
63
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The 4 Questions per Team Framework
A reflective practice guiding teams to evaluate their work by considering what to continue, stop, start, and change for improvement.
Process Management
66
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The 5 Whys Method
A root cause analysis method where asking "why" five times helps uncover the underlying cause of a problem, guiding effective solutions.
Strategic Decisions
24
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The 6 Thinking Hats Method
The 6 Thinking Hats is a brainstorming method where six distinct perspectives (symbolised by coloured hats) guide problem-solving and decision-making in a structured, creative way.
Customer & Market
78
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The AARRR! Metric Framework
A framework focusing on Acquisition, Activation, Retention, Referral, and Revenue to optimise the product lifecycle and customer journey for growth.
Strategic Decisions
99
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The Eisenhower Matrix
A prioritisation tool distinguishing tasks by urgency and importance, aiding in effective time management and focus.
Strategic Decisions
81
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The Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa)
A cause-and-effect diagram identifying potential causes of a problem, facilitating systematic problem-solving and root cause analysis.
Process Management
33
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The Fist of Five Technique
A consensus-building technique where team members use fingers to vote on a scale of agreement, promoting quick, inclusive decision-making.
Customer & Market
59
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The HEART Framework
A user experience measurement framework focusing on Happiness, Engagement, Adoption, Retention, and Task Success to guide UX improvements.
Customer & Market
11
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The Kano Model
The Kano Model places product features into three categories: basic needs, performance needs, and delighters; guiding product managers to prioritise development for enhanced customer satisfaction.
Strategic Decisions
86
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The Metric That Matters Most (MTMM)
Identifies the single most critical metric indicating the success of a product or initiative at a specific time, focusing efforts and resources.
Strategic Decisions
69
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The MoSCoW Method
A prioritisation technique categorising requirements into Must have, Should have, Could have, and Won't have to guide product scope and deliverables.
Strategic Decisions
34
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The OODA Loop
A decision-making process for rapid, iterative assessment and action, consisting of Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act, enhancing agility and responsiveness.
Strategic Decisions
68
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The Organizational Resource Matrix
A tool for analysing and visualising the allocation of resources across an organisation, identifying imbalances and optimising resource distribution.
Process Management
24
Favourites
The Question Behind The Question
A method encouraging personal accountability by focusing on proactive, solution-oriented questions rather than blaming or victim-thinking.
Process Management
77
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The RACI Matrix
A responsibility assignment chart mapping out tasks or decisions along with the roles responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed, clarifying team roles and responsibilities.
Process Management
11
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The RICE Model
A prioritisation model evaluating products or features based on Reach, Impact, Confidence, and Effort, guiding resource allocation for maximum effect.
Strategic Decisions
73
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The Skills Requirement Matrix
A tool for assessing and mapping the skills and competencies required for a project or role, identifying gaps and training needs.
Process Management
38
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The Speed Boat Method
An agile retrospective technique using the metaphor of a speed boat to identify factors accelerating or hindering a team's progress.
Strategic Decisions
16
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The Weighted Scoring Model
A decision-making tool assigning scores to different options based on a set of criteria, helping prioritise based on weighted evaluations.
Process Management
14
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The Wideband Delphi Technique
A consensus-building method involving multiple rounds of anonymous estimating or forecasting, refining group estimates to reach a closer agreement.
Process Management
34
Favourites
Time-Boxing
A time-management technique involving the dedication of limited time slots to specific tasks. Time-boxing enhances focus towards the given objective improving overall efficiency and quality of work.
Customer & Market
45
Favourites
Usability Testing
A technique assessing how easy and user-friendly a website or application is by testing it with real users, guiding improvements in design and functionality.
Customer & Market
64
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User Onboarding Optimisation
The process of improving the initial experience of new users, ensuring they understand and find value in a product quickly, increasing retention and satisfaction.
Customer & Market
20
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User Personas & Stories
Tools for representing the goals and behaviours of hypothetical users, guiding design and development decisions by focusing on user needs and experiences.
Strategic Decisions
54
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Value Proposition Canvases
A tool outlining how a product or service creates value for customers, aligning features with customer desires and needs.
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