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What "Strategy" Actually Means for a Small Team

Strategy doesn't require a formal process or a big team. At its simplest, it's just a clear, written answer to who you're building for and why.

The Most Common First Mistake

New product owners often start with a feature list instead of a direction. A feature list without a direction just becomes a to-do list that never says no to anything.

A Strategy You Can Fit on One Page

You don't need a 20-page document. One page that names your user, their problem, and how you'll know you're solving it is enough to start making better decisions.

Conclusion

The goal at this stage isn't a perfect strategy — it's a written one you can revisit and improve as you learn more.

Class discussions
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Jason Park

If I'm the only product person at a small company, is strategy still worth writing down?

Instructor - James Kenter

Especially then — you're the one making the calls, so writing them down is what keeps you consistent from one decision to the next.

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