From the course: Product Management: Building a Product Strategy

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Tenets of a good strategy

Tenets of a good strategy

From the course: Product Management: Building a Product Strategy

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Tenets of a good strategy

- So what makes a product strategy good, and how do you know if it's working? A good strategy is like your favorite navigation app. It helps you get from point A to point B. It helps you choose the optimal path. It guides you through the twists and turns every step of the way. Let's take a minute and break it down. What does getting from point A to point B mean for a product or a company? It means achieving your business objectives. Whether it's revenue, profit, user adoption, or a particular market position, your strategy should show you the way to achieving your goals. You should be able to follow a series of simple steps that add up to a logical path that takes you in the right direction. Ask yourself a simple question. What does success look like? If everything goes according to plan, what does that mean? Be specific. In other words, a good strategy should make it easy for you to explain what needs to happen for…

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