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How to use "Jobs to be Done" to identify customer needs

Despite the massive amounts of data we possess on what individuals buy or do, we have comparatively little insight into why they make those decisions.  Without deep insight into customer needs, organizations struggle to predict what consumers will do next. ​​

The Jobs to be Done concept was first popularized by Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen in his groundbreaking book The Innovator’s Solution.  Since that time, we’ve worked to develop a practical framework and set of tools for helping innovators – from entrepreneurs to those at Fortune 500 companies – put the concept into action.

Why read this book chapter?

Chapter 1 from our book Jobs to be Done: A Roadmap for Customer Centered Innovation (Amacom, 2016) covers: 
  • Why you should focus on Jobs to be Done (JTBD) rather than past purchase behavior
  • The difference between functional and emotional jobs, and how to win on each
  • How JTBD research can lead to the better design of products, services, and business models
Learn more about uncovering market insights and understanding the voice of your customers  >>>
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  • About
    • Our Distinct Model
    • Team
    • Join Us
  • Services
    • Develop Growth Strategies
    • Uncover Jobs to be Done
    • Build Innovation Capabilities
  • Industries
    • Arts and Culture
    • Consumer Goods
    • Financial Services
    • Healthcare
    • Social Innovation
    • Technology
  • Past Work
    • Success Stories
    • Recent Clients
    • Testimonials
  • Our Thinking
    • Books
    • Working Papers
    • Articles
    • Blog
    • Leading through the Coronavirus Crisis
    • Speaking Engagements
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