Features Ordering (Boards) - Product building. Blue Hole Model

In management, many diverse techniques for prioritizing and ordering have been devised. From time to time, new, versatile concepts also emerge, which we carefully learn about and put into practice, believing that eventually, we will find the Golden Grail of management. However, what if we tried a different approach? What if we used what great minds have already devised, but in a more deliberate manner? This is what the Blue Hole Model is all about. Instead of searching for El Dorado, utilize known prioritization techniques with a specific business goal in mind: "Start earning from the idea as soon as possible or abandon the concept and seek new opportunities."

Here, I provide ONLY the Blue Hole Model Boards, which consist of six phases:

1. Sky is the Limit Phase

2. What Not to Do Phase

3. Charm of your Story Phase

4. Seasoning with Emotions and Data Measures Phase

5. Only One Now Phase

6. Doubt it, Break it, Clean it Phase

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Blue Hole Model Boards visualisation

Who can use the Blue Hole Model?

Anyone.

In which industries is it worth applying the Blue Hole Model?

In any industry.

When is it worth using the Blue Hole Model?

It is worth using the Blue Hole Model to solve problems when making decisions about task priorities and the lack of product development direction when everything is so important.

Why is it worth using it?

To understand which functionalities bring the greatest value to users and are crucial for achieving business goals, as well as to shape decision-making skills.

Why is it important?

Only the most important and valuable tasks should be subjected to verification and implementation. Why? Firstly, because time is a non-renewable resource, so it doesn't make sense to waste it on low-value tasks. Secondly, the budget is not elastic, so it doesn't stretch.

The Blue Hole Model Objectives

Communicative

• Aid in understanding which features bring the most value to users and are crucial for achieving business goals
• Establishing the direction of future product development
• Shaping decision-making skills regarding priorities in a dynamic business environment
• Avoiding false assumptions when interpreting user needs

Psycho-pedagogical:

• Ability to work individually
• Working in group
• Public speaking

Cognitive tools :

• Blue Hole Model Boards (Features Ordering)

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