Tools for Your Next Great Product

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.

A reflective practice guiding teams to evaluate their work by considering what to continue, stop, start, and change for improvement.

A root cause analysis method where asking "why" five times helps uncover the underlying cause of a problem, guiding effective solutions.

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.

A method of comparing two versions of a product, feature, or service to determine which one performs better, enhancing decision-making through data.

A framework focusing on Acquisition, Activation, Retention, Referral, and Revenue to optimise the product lifecycle and customer journey for growth.

A strategic planning tool that uses financial, customer, internal process, and learning metrics to provide a comprehensive view of organisational performance.

Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment streamline the software development process, enabling faster, more reliable code changes and deployments.

A financial evaluation technique comparing the costs and benefits of a project or decision, aiding in the selection of viable alternatives.

A visual tracking tool for work items in various stages of a process, highlighting progress and potential bottlenecks in project management.

A visual representation of every interaction a customer has with a product, highlighting opportunities for improvement in the user experience.

A brief, daily meeting for teams to update on progress and challenges, promoting transparency and collaboration in product management.

A visual technique for identifying dependencies between tasks or components, aiding in risk management and product planning.

A simple, democratic technique for group prioritisation and decision-making, where participants vote with dots on presented options.

A development approach integrating discovery (research and design) and delivery tracks simultaneously to ensure product meets user needs and feasibility.

A prioritisation tool distinguishing tasks by urgency and importance, aiding in effective time management and focus.

A tool to visualise user attitudes and behaviours, creating a shared understanding of user needs among product teams for user-centred design.

A decision-making tool calculating the average outcome when future events are uncertain, guiding risk management and strategic planning.

A prioritisation strategy categorising features into buckets based on strategic alignment and user value, guiding product roadmap development.

A technique enabling the dynamic enabling or disabling of features in software applications, allowing for testing and gradual rollouts without deploying new code.

A cause-and-effect diagram identifying potential causes of a problem, facilitating systematic problem-solving and root cause analysis.

A consensus-building technique where team members use fingers to vote on a scale of agreement, promoting quick, inclusive decision-making.

A tool displaying project tasks against time, offering a visual timeline for product planning, coordination, and tracking.

A tool for comparing actual performance with potential or desired performance, identifying gaps and areas for development to achieve goals.

A user experience measurement framework focusing on Happiness, Engagement, Adoption, Retention, and Task Success to guide UX improvements.

A prioritisation method assessing products, features, or tasks based on their potential impact relative to the effort required, guiding efficient resource allocation.

Collaborative meetings engaging stakeholders in the software development process to define requirements and solutions, enhancing alignment and understanding.

A perspective focusing on the customer's job to be done, guiding product development to meet underlying user needs and motivations.

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.

Identifies the single most critical metric indicating the success of a product or initiative at a specific time, focusing efforts and resources.

The simplest version of a product that can be released to validate key hypotheses about customer needs and product-market fit with minimal effort.

A prioritisation technique categorising requirements into Must have, Should have, Could have, and Won't have to guide product scope and deliverables.

A financial analysis tool calculating the present value of future cash flows, guiding investment decisions by evaluating profitability.

A single, critical metric that best captures the core value your product delivers to customers, guiding strategic decisions and growth.

A decision-making process for rapid, iterative assessment and action, consisting of Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act, enhancing agility and responsiveness.

A goal-setting framework setting measurable objectives and tracking outcomes, driving alignment and engagement across an organisation.

A tool for analysing and visualising the allocation of resources across an organisation, identifying imbalances and optimising resource distribution.

A decision-making technique where options are compared in pairs to judge which is more important or valuable, simplifying complex decisions.

A principle stating that 80% of effects come from 20% of causes, guiding focus on the most impactful activities or issues.

A strategy for testing a new product or service on a small scale before full-scale launch, reducing risk and gathering insights.

An agile estimating and planning technique where team members use cards to vote on the size of tasks, promoting consensus and understanding.

A strategic plan that outlines the vision, direction, priorities, and progress of a product over time, guiding stakeholders and teams.

A method encouraging personal accountability by focusing on proactive, solution-oriented questions rather than blaming or victim-thinking.

A responsibility assignment chart mapping out tasks or decisions along with the roles responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed, clarifying team roles and responsibilities.

A prioritisation model evaluating products or features based on Reach, Impact, Confidence, and Effort, guiding resource allocation for maximum effect.

The process of restructuring existing computer code without changing its external behaviour, improving nonfunctional attributes of the software.

A strategic planning tool assessing Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats related to business competition or product planning, guiding strategic direction.

A tool for assessing and mapping the skills and competencies required for a project or role, identifying gaps and training needs.

An agile retrospective technique using the metaphor of a speed boat to identify factors accelerating or hindering a team's progress.

A method in agile development for capturing requirements and user stories, detailing the who, what, and why of a feature in a concise format.

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.

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.

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.

The process of improving the initial experience of new users, ensuring they understand and find value in a product quickly, increasing retention and satisfaction.

Tools for representing the goals and behaviours of hypothetical users, guiding design and development decisions by focusing on user needs and experiences.

A tool outlining how a product or service creates value for customers, aligning features with customer desires and needs.

A decision-making tool assigning scores to different options based on a set of criteria, helping prioritise based on weighted evaluations.

A consensus-building method involving multiple rounds of anonymous estimating or forecasting, refining group estimates to reach a closer agreement.