Jobs to be Done

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  • When [situation], I want to [motivation], so I can [outcome].

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Resources

Christensen Institute: Jobs to Be Done

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Intercom on Jobs-to-be-Done

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Harvard Business Review: Know Your Customers' 'Jobs to Be Done'

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What is Jobs to be Done?

A framework for understanding customer needs and motivations

Jobs to be Done (JTBD) is a framework that focuses on understanding the underlying motivations and goals that drive customer behavior, rather than just looking at the product or service itself.

Key Concepts

  • Focus on the 'job' customers are trying to accomplish

  • Understand functional, emotional, and social dimensions of the job

  • Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement

Why use it: JTBD helps create more effective products, services, and marketing strategies by aligning them with customers' true needs and motivations.

Common pitfall: Focusing too much on product features instead of the underlying job the customer is trying to accomplish.

Netflix

Traditional View

People want to watch movies and TV shows.

JTBD View

"Help me unwind after a long day without having to make decisions or commit to something long."

Solution

  • Auto-playing next episodes

  • Personalized recommendations

  • "Play Something" feature