Summary of Teresa Torres' Continuous Discovery Habits

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Get the Summary of Teresa Torres' Continuous Discovery Habits in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: How do you know that you are making a product or service that your customers want? How do you ensure that you are improving it over time? How do you guarantee that your team is creating value for your customers in a way that creates value for your business?

In this book, you'll learn a structured and sustainable approach to continuous discovery that will help you answer each of these questions, giving you the confidence to act while also preparing you to be wrong. You'll learn to balance action with doubt so that you can get started without being blindsided by what you don't get right.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Dec 10, 2021
• ISBN: 9781669343769

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#1

The first step in the BRRRR method is to decide what product you’re building. The second step is to build and deliver it. However, these steps are not separate - they overlap and intertwine.

#2

The rise of Agile development and product management has led to many different methods of product discovery and delivery.

#3

Many companies are now adopting, developing, and iterating on their own continuous discovery practices. They are engaging with customers on a regular basis and testing their assumptions. They are adapting to changes in the market, customer needs, and technology, in real time. So can you.

#4

The three mindsets of a successful digital product are: 1) the customer mindset, 2) the business mindset, and 3) the collaboration mindset. All three of these mindsets are necessary to create a successful digital product.

#5

To be successful, you must change your mindset and think in outcomes rather than outputs. Outcome-oriented, customer-centric, collaborative, visual, experimental, and continuous mindsets will help you become a better product manager.

#6

To distinguish teams that do occasional modern discovery activities from those that do continuous discovery, we’ll adopt the following definition of continuous discovery: at a minimum, weekly touchpoints with customers where they conduct small research activities in pursuit of a desired outcome.

#7

Many companies are guilty of putting their business needs ahead of the customer’s. This is not necessary. A great company will always put the needs of their customers first.

#8

Businesses do need to make a profit, but that