01 — Idea / Problem: Checklist

Use this checklist to verify you've completed the chapter requirements.

Problem Statement

• Problem is clear and specific

• Target users are identified

• Context is defined

• Impact is articulated

Jobs-to-Be-Done

• At least 2-3 Jobs-to-Be-Done documented

• Each uses the format: When / I want / So that

• Jobs-to-Be-Done represent real user needs

Value Proposition

• Value proposition is articulated

• Includes target users

• Includes key benefit

• Includes unique differentiator

User Validation

• Conducted 3-5 user interviews

• Asked about current approach

• Asked about pain points

• Asked about frequency

• Asked about willingness to pay

Problem Worthiness Assessment

• Frequency assessed

• Severity assessed

• Urgency assessed

• Willingness to pay assessed

• Problem is worth solving (all criteria met)

Documentation

• Problem statement is documented

• Jobs-to-Be-Done are documented

• Value proposition is documented

• User interview notes are documented

• Problem worthiness assessment is documented

Ready to Proceed

• All items above are complete

• Problem is validated through user research

• Problem is worth solving

• Ready to proceed to 02 — Identify Critical Assumptions

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Next Step: Proceed to 02 — Identify Critical Assumptions when all items are checked.