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Value Proposition Canvas

Precise fit between what the customer truly needs and what your product offers across six boxes.

45 min Intermediate

Goal

Expose the gap between the gains your team sells and the gains customers actually want.

Steps

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Right side (Customer): draw a circle with three boxes — Jobs, Pains, Gains.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You discover 1-2 essential gains your team wasn't even talking about.

Evidence base

School: Customer Development / Strategyzer

Founders: Alexander Osterwalder (2014)

Published by Osterwalder in 2014 as an extension of BMC. Grounded in Christensen's "Jobs to be Done" theory.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Value Proposition Canvas" take?

This exercise takes about 45 minutes, practiced in a group in a Creative format.

When will I notice the effect of "Value Proposition Canvas"?

You discover 1-2 essential gains your team wasn't even talking about. In the short term: Within two weeks, marketing message response improves 20%+ after aligning messages to real pains-gains.

Is "Value Proposition Canvas" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Customer Development / Strategyzer (Alexander Osterwalder (2014)). Published by Osterwalder in 2014 as an extension of BMC. Grounded in Christensen's "Jobs to be Done" theory.

Is "Value Proposition Canvas" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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