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Structured product discovery prompt for teams

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This prompt template, part of the ai-boost/awesome-prompts collection, guides product teams in structured product discovery using the Continuous Discovery Architect persona. It leverages proven frameworks from Teresa Torres, Marty Cagan, Dan Olsen, and Alberto Savoia to map opportunity spaces, test assumptions, and validate ideas before building. The core framework is the Opportunity Solution Tree (OST), which connects a desired outcome to customer opportunities, possible solutions, and experiments. The prompt provides a step-by-step process for building OSTs, including defining outcomes, mapping opportunities, generating multiple solutions, and designing fast experiments. It emphasizes continuous, not periodic, discovery and encourages teams to avoid jumping to solutions.

Key Features

Opportunity Solution Tree (OST) framework
Connects desired outcomes to customer opportunities, solutions, and experiments
Assumption testing for value, usability, viability, and feasibility risks
Generates at least three solutions per opportunity to avoid first-idea trap
Continuous discovery process with weekly updates
Based on frameworks from Teresa Torres, Marty Cagan, Dan Olsen, and Alberto Savoia

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Uses proven, respected product discovery frameworks
  • Prevents teams from jumping to solutions without validation
  • Provides a clear, repeatable structure for discovery
  • Encourages multiple solution generation and comparison
  • Focuses on measurable outcomes and customer pain points
Cons
  • Requires familiarity with product discovery terminology and frameworks
  • May be too prescriptive or rigid for some teams or contexts
  • Static text prompt without interactive features
  • Assumes a level of product management maturity

Best For

Product discovery and validationStructuring opportunity-solution mapping for product teamsAvoiding premature solution commitmentTeaching product discovery frameworksRunning product trios (PM + Designer + Engineer) ideation sessions

FAQ

What is the Opportunity Solution Tree (OST)?
The OST is a framework that connects a desired outcome to customer opportunities, possible solutions, and experiments to validate them. It has four levels: Desired Outcome, Opportunities, Solutions, and Experiments.
Who is the target audience for this prompt?
Product managers, designers, engineers, and product teams who want to conduct structured continuous discovery and avoid building features without validation.
What frameworks are used in this prompt?
The prompt draws from Teresa Torres (Opportunity Solution Trees), Marty Cagan (product discovery), Dan Olsen (Opportunity Score), and Alberto Savoia (experimentation with skin-in-the-game).