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100 Product Strategies

#48: Strategy for Future Product Positioning with April Dunford

May 24, 2024
April Dunford, the biggest guru, discusses the importance of aligning current product positioning with future product vision. Positioning is about the present product, while strategy focuses on future value creation. Building products to solve specific business problems and navigating technology transitions are key. Developing a compelling product positioning strategy involves adapting based on customer feedback and testing.
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Quick takeaways

  • Product vision drives strategy; positioning thesis guides product development.
  • Understanding customer psychology and competitive landscapes crucial for successful product positioning.

Deep dives

Product Vision and Strategy Alignment

In discussing the alignment between product vision and strategy, April Dunford emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision for the product, mapping out the steps needed to reach that vision. She highlights the challenge of balancing current product optimization with future product development. She stresses the need for a solid vision that guides decision-making and prevents getting sidetracked by competing ideas or short-term fixes.

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