Product Diagnostic: 6-weeks Implementation

A typical diagnostic starts with a kick-off and workshop to plan which areas deserve more focus, and an adaptation of the process as needed to ensure a tailored approach. Then, an information gathering phase which may include interviews with product managers, owners, designers, developers etc., an analysis of the lean canvas areas of the product, and more. The recommendation phase follows, collecting the information and using best product practices and observations to form a way forward. The diagnostic concludes with an actions workshop where the recommendations list is put into an actionable set of next steps to address the key challenges and unlock new growth opportunities.

Ciklum recommends a 6-8-week Product Diagnostic to rapidly identify and prioritise current product management and delivery challenges

1. Product Strategy

• Are your Product Vision and Strategy effective, and how do your teams use them?
• How is your Product function set up?
• How do you measure success at a functional level?
• Do you believe you have product-market fit?

2. Design and User Focus

• How do you position your Product to Customers?
• What problems are you solving for your customers?
• What is the customer journey?
• How do you incorporate user feedback into the product build?
• How does design and continuous discovery feature for your product?

3. Delivery Engine

• How often do you release new features?
• What are the delivery mechanisms for the product?
• Are the development team aware of the strategy and direction of the product?
• How often does delivery communicate with design and with strategy representatives?
• How do you prioritise features?

4. People and Teams

• Who are your product champions and what is their role?
• How often do the teams communicate about the product direction and delivery?
• What is the product team set up and is it working to deliver value to customers?

A product diagnostic is a comprehensive 6-8 week analysis designed to:

1. uncover and address potential issues;
2. ensuring your product can scale effectively and deliver maximum value to both your business and your customers;
3. our team of experts applies industry best practices to evaluate and optimize your Azure deployment, aligning it with current standards and customizing it to meet your specific business objectives;
4. by leveraging Azure's advanced capabilities, we help you enhance performance, drive growth, and achieve a strong return on your cloud investment.