Masterclass

5 Product Thinking Techniques to Prioritize What Really Matters
26th August 2025 | 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM IST | Online

​In resource-constrained, early-stage environments strong product thinking becomes the backbone of strategic decision-making. This goes beyond building tech, it’s about making intentional trade-offs, identifying core user problems, and crafting value propositions that align with real-world constraints. The Lean Canvas framework helps teams break down complexity, clarify assumptions, and focus effort. One of the most underrated product skills is deciding what not to do which users to ignore, which features to delay, and which solutions to intentionally keep low-tech. Prioritization, in this context, is not just about building fast, but about building right, and saying ‘no’ to 20 things so you can say ‘yes’ to the 5 that move the needle.

Key Takeaways:

1. Saying “No” Is a Big Part of the Job
  • Good product managers know that every “yes” comes with a dozen “nos.” You’ll learn how to focus on what really matters and how choosing what not to build or who not to serve can make or break your product in the early days.
2. Lean Canvas Helps You Think Clearly
  • You’ll see how tools like the Lean Canvas can help you quickly break down a complex idea, figure out who it’s for, what they need, and what makes your solution different. It’s a great way to get out of your head and start testing assumptions.
3. Start Scrappy, Learn Fast
  • Some of the best product decisions come before the tech is even built. You’ll learn why starting with low-tech (even manual!) solutions can be a smart way to test ideas, solve real problems, and build trust with early users.
Pre-Requisites:
  • A basic understanding of product or user research with a curiosity to explore frameworks like the Lean Canvas and STP
  • A willingness to engage in hands-on discussions and strategic exercises

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Rahul Mohandas
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5 Product Thinking Techniques to Prioritize What Really Matters