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Jobs To Be Done (JTBD) vs. Traditional Market Research: A Comparison

Jörn Menninger


Comparison of the Jobs-To-Be-Done framework and traditional market research methodologies.""Comparison of the Jobs-To-Be-Done framework and traditional market research methodologies.

Management Summary: 

Discover the key differences between the Jobs-to-Be-Done (JTBD) framework and traditional market research methods, and learn how each approach can be used to gain valuable customer insights.

When it comes to understanding customer needs, businesses have traditionally relied on market research methods such as surveys, focus groups, and demographic analysis. However, the Jobs-to-Be-Done (JTBD) framework offers a different perspective that can provide unique and valuable insights.

In this post, we'll compare JTBD and traditional market research to help you understand the strengths and applications of each approach.


Jobs-To-Be-Done vs. Traditional Market Research: A Comparative Overview

Feature

JTBD

Traditional Market Research

Focus

The "job" customers are hiring the product to do

Customer demographics, preferences, and behaviors

Methodology

Customer interviews, job mapping, outcome analysis

Surveys, focus groups, data analysis

Goal

Understand customer needs and motivations

Identify market trends and customer segments

Strengths

Uncovers underlying needs, identifies unmet outcomes, drives innovation

Provides broad market overview, identifies customer segments, tracks market trends

Limitations

Can be time-consuming, requires skilled interviewers

May not uncover deep customer needs, can be influenced by biases


When to Use Each Approach

  • JTBD: Ideal for developing new products, improving existing products, and understanding customer motivations.

  • Traditional Market Research: Useful for market segmentation, tracking market trends, and gathering broad customer insights.


Combining JTBD and Traditional Market Research

While JTBD and traditional market research offer distinct advantages, they can also be used together to gain a more comprehensive understanding of customer needs. For example, traditional market research can be used to identify potential customer segments, while JTBD can be used to delve deeper into the needs and motivations of those segments.


Conclusion

Both JTBD and traditional market research play valuable roles in understanding customer needs. By understanding the strengths and limitations of each approach, businesses can choose the right tools for their specific needs and gain a competitive edge in the market.

Want to learn more about the JTBD framework and its applications? Check out our comprehensive guide here: http://startuprad.io/post/jobs-to-be-done-a-framework-for-building-better-products


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