Review of The Problem-First Method
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Problem-First Method" by Kevin Dias.]
Most of the time, when innovative builders want to build something, they're told to look for a gap or a problem they want to solve. But how do we identify real problems? The Problem-First Method: A Framework for Innovative Product Builders by Kevin Dias teaches how to spot real problems and save time. It tells us the difference between solution statements and problem statements by giving examples of customer requests.
Most customer requests provide solutions, but if we aren't keen, due to the pressure, we end up implementing a strategy or a solution to a problem we don't know if we have or not. Through various examples like the Autopay example by SimplePractice and Juicero, readers are taught the ways to identify real pain points customers are trying to communicate in their solution statements.
The Feature Alignment Document (FAD) is something this book introduces. It helps innovative builders know when they're building the right thing. This book doesn't just offer ways to spot problems; it gives real examples through experience, which makes it so relatable. It starts by showing the real trap and teaches us about the mindset; it then introduces us to the framework, and finally, it shows us how to build with discipline.
Something I liked so much is how the author explained how to handle the various pressures that come with keeping up with our competitors. It showed me how blinding it can be, especially when trying to know the pain points. The book's language is simple and conversational. I didn't notice any grammatical errors in the book, suggesting flawless editing.
I rate it at 5 out of 5 stars, as I found nothing to dislike that would have justified any star deduction. This is a book that upcoming builders and businesspersons would find really helpful. Experienced business persons who have been blinded by several customers' requests and have drifted away from the real problem the business was trying to solve would find this book helpful too.
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Most of the time, when innovative builders want to build something, they're told to look for a gap or a problem they want to solve. But how do we identify real problems? The Problem-First Method: A Framework for Innovative Product Builders by Kevin Dias teaches how to spot real problems and save time. It tells us the difference between solution statements and problem statements by giving examples of customer requests.
Most customer requests provide solutions, but if we aren't keen, due to the pressure, we end up implementing a strategy or a solution to a problem we don't know if we have or not. Through various examples like the Autopay example by SimplePractice and Juicero, readers are taught the ways to identify real pain points customers are trying to communicate in their solution statements.
The Feature Alignment Document (FAD) is something this book introduces. It helps innovative builders know when they're building the right thing. This book doesn't just offer ways to spot problems; it gives real examples through experience, which makes it so relatable. It starts by showing the real trap and teaches us about the mindset; it then introduces us to the framework, and finally, it shows us how to build with discipline.
Something I liked so much is how the author explained how to handle the various pressures that come with keeping up with our competitors. It showed me how blinding it can be, especially when trying to know the pain points. The book's language is simple and conversational. I didn't notice any grammatical errors in the book, suggesting flawless editing.
I rate it at 5 out of 5 stars, as I found nothing to dislike that would have justified any star deduction. This is a book that upcoming builders and businesspersons would find really helpful. Experienced business persons who have been blinded by several customers' requests and have drifted away from the real problem the business was trying to solve would find this book helpful too.
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The Problem-First Method
View: on Bookshelves |
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