The Lean Product Playbook
by Dan Olsen · 2015
In a nutshell
The Lean Product Playbook: How to Innovate with Minimum Viable Products and Rapid Customer Feedback by Dan Olsen is a guide for startup founders on how to apply lean principles to product development, ensuring that products meet customer needs effectively.
The Lean Product Playbook
Author: Dan Olsen
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Startup Methodologies
Description
The Lean Product Playbook is a comprehensive guide for startup founders and product managers on how to effectively apply lean principles to the product development process. Authored by Dan Olsen, this book emphasizes the importance of creating products that truly meet customer needs through the use of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and rapid customer feedback.
Features
- Lean Principles: Learn how to apply lean methodologies to streamline product development and minimize waste.
- Minimum Viable Products (MVPs): Guidance on creating MVPs to validate product ideas quickly and efficiently.
- Customer Feedback: Techniques for gathering and integrating customer feedback into the product development cycle.
- Product/Market Fit: Strategies for achieving product/market fit to ensure your product meets the demands of the target audience.
- Iterative Development: Insights into building products iteratively, allowing for continuous improvement and adaptation.
Brand
Tags
- Lean
- Product Development
- Customer Feedback
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Reference
The Lean Product Playbook — publisher / official page. Summary adapted from the Awesome Startup Books collection.
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