Jobs to Be Done Research

Know what really drives customer behavior

Jobs to Be Done theory will help you get clear on the value customers seek in the products or services they buy, how competitors are positioned, and where the biggest opportunities are.

Jobs to Be Done: The heart of motivation

Customers don’t buy ‘products’; they are trying to make progress in their lives and they use products to help them. This progress is the Job to Be Done. It's different from a 'need' or 'task' or 'feature'. Knowing customer Jobs will give you a competitive edge.

Functional

What problem this will help them solve in their life.

Social

How they will be perceived.

Emotional

What solving this problem will help them feel.

Get clear on the Jobs you solve for customers

Sometimes we think we know what our product delivers, but we lack an understanding of the human stories about why it's so valuable to customers.

Gain clarity on where you want to go

Clearly see the needs customers have that are still unfulfilled, and it will help you gain clarity on what to build next.

Learn expert interview techniques

It is a well known challenge that people will post-rationalize their choices, but we show you what questions to ask to uncover the underlying emotions behind it.

Hear how customers describe their struggles

Get your teams involved in the interviews or watch them back on video to hear how customers describe their struggles in their own words. Now that's powerful.
Why Jobs?

Jobs to Be Done is more than just an innovation methodology

JTBD gained acclaim as an innovation methodology in the startup world, but it is not just for startups. Understanding customer needs at a deeper level will help you future-proof your business.
Jobs to Be Done started to help startups beat incumbents
All businesses can benefit from understanding the 'Job' at the heart of customer decision-making
Know the under-served Jobs in the market so you can better position your products or launch new ones to compete
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FAQs

Here's what clients ask us regularly when working on these projects. If you have any more please contact us.
How is jobs to be done different from traditional research techniques?
Unlike traditional research techniques that may be brand or product-led, jobs to be done adopts a customer-led approach. Instead of solely seeking feedback on your brand or products, we ask customers about how the solutions they use fit into their lives. This angle allows us to glean deeper insights into customer psychology, empowering businesses to devise superior products and more effective marketing strategies.
I thought jobs to be done is an innovation methodology?
While it's true that Jobs to Be Done is often associated with innovation, its application spans beyond just that. We view it as the foundation for a customer-led strategy. This approach touches various functions of a business and, most crucially, positions the customer at the center of everything.
What markets do you cover?
Our research spans global markets. We conduct surveys, trend studies, and qualitative research across the world and particularly in the US, UK, Europe, and Asia. Regardless of the region, our objective remains consistent: to understand the customer in depth.
What type of research and data do you use for your approach?
Our approach is comprehensive. We harness a blend of qualitative and quantitative methods, bolstered by desk research, social listening, AI-driven insights, and an in-depth analysis of the competitive landscape.
How do you source and analyze data for your strategies?
We collaborate with a diverse network of panel partners and recruitment specialists to recruit consumers, B2B prospects, and even those considered hard to reach. Or if you have existing customer lists, we are well-equipped to engage with them directly and professionally.
How do you define "deep insights," and how do they differ from regular insights?
Our experience spanning over a decade in customer and behavioral insights has sharpened our ability to discern between surface responses and genuine customer sentiment. Our approach is more like a deep, conversational dive than a standard question and answer format. This makes customers feel more comfortable to share their thoughts and motivations. We always prioritize qualitative techniques for discovery before adopting surveys which we use mainly for sizing or validation.
Can you share more details about your competitor analysis? How does it differ from a traditional competitor analysis?
Our approach emphasizes the customer's perspective at the heart of competitor analysis. We uncover the reasons behind competitor success by seeing how they deliver against the core needs and desires of their customers. By adopting this lens, we can identify potential gaps in the market—areas where competitors might be missing the mark. This insight helps us see how we might address unmet customer needs with new solutions.

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