In the process of product development, we often encounter a situation where bosses randomly put forward some product requirements that do not meet the actual situation and lack in-depth thinking. These requirements are not only not fully researched and demonstrated, but also often contradict market demand, user experience and product positioning. Faced with this situation, how should we respond as product managers or team members?
First of all, let's be clear: bosses are human beings, and they have their own cognitive limitations and emotional biases. Therefore, before scolding the boss, we need to calm down and analyze the problem rationally. We can try to start with the following aspects:
1.Fully understand the context of the requirement: Before responding to the boss, we need to understand the context and why he is making this requirement. This helps us better understand his thoughts, and also gives us some ideas for coping.
2.In-depth research on the market and users: As product managers, we need to have a deep understanding of the market and users. Only through research can we know what users really need, so as to judge whether the boss's needs are reasonable.
3.Provide data support: Before scolding the boss, we need to prepare relevant data and information. This data can be the results of previous surveys, competitor analysis reports, user feedback, etc. This information can provide us with strong support and help us to better present our views.
4.Choose the right time and method: When communicating with the boss, we need to choose the right time and method. If the boss is busy or in a bad mood, we might as well talk about it later. In addition, when communicating, we need to be calm and polite, without being overly emotional.
5.Suggest alternatives: If there is really a problem with the needs proposed by the boss, we can try to come up with some alternatives. These can be to improve the details of an existing feature, add a new feature, or adjust the product positioning. With these alternatives, we can show our boss our professionalism and sense of responsibility.
In short, in the face of the situation where the boss indiscriminately proposes product demand, we need to remain calm, analyze the problem rationally, conduct in-depth research on the market and users, provide data support, choose the right time and method, and propose alternatives. Only in this way can we effectively respond to this situation and promote the smooth development of products. Product demand