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The art of use case storytelling
Behind every successful digital product lies a compelling story. Not a roadmap or a feature list, but a human narrative that explains why the solution exists and who it serves. In product management, that story lives inside the use case. When written as a narrative rather than a technical document, a use case becomes a powerful connector between people, purpose, and innovation.
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Oct 28, 20252 min read


From Use Case to User Magnet: Communicating the X-Factor
Every product has a purpose. But not every purpose connects. The difference often lies in how well you communicate your use case—not just what your product does, but why it matters and what makes it irreplaceable . In today’s market, visibility is no longer about shouting the loudest; it’s about articulating a clear, compelling X-Factor that resonates with users on both a rational and emotional level. Business professionals engage in a collaborative meeting, analyzing produ
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Oct 16, 20252 min read


From Idea to Impact: The Nine Steps of Use Case Evaluation
Innovation doesn’t happen by accident. In her book Digitized Product Management , strategist Agathe Daae-Qvale offers a structured,...
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Sep 29, 20252 min read


Development Required – Know What It Takes to Build
The final step in the Use Case Evaluation framework isn’t about dreaming. It’s about doing . In Step 9: Development Required , Agathe...
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Sep 19, 20251 min read


Why Scalability Determines a Use Case's True Potential
As organizations push to digitize faster and smarter, it’s easy to fall in love with ideas that work once. But in Digitized Product...
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Aug 30, 20252 min read


Why “Process” Is Where Your Use Case Comes to Life
In this step, teams evaluate how the use case would function within real-world operations. That means understanding not just what the use case will do—but how it will do it, where it fits into existing workflows, and who will interact with it.
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Aug 22, 20252 min read


Stakeholders: Who Really Matters in a Use Case?
Every great use case begins with a problem worth solving, supported by the right data, and backed by a strong value proposition. But what happens when different people define “value” differently? That’s where Step 4 of Agathe Daae-Qvale’s framework comes in: Stakeholders.
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Aug 14, 20252 min read


What’s It Worth? Why Defining Value in Use Case Evaluation
According to Daae-Qvale, value can be defined in multiple ways—but it must always be defined. Teams need to distinguish between perceived value (what stakeholders expect to gain) and measurable value (what the use case can actually deliver).
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Aug 12, 20252 min read


Data: The Most Misunderstood Phase in Digital Innovation
In Step 2 of her 9-Step Use Case Evaluation framework, Daae-Qvale outlines how to critically assess the relevance and usability of data before building out a solution.
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Jul 29, 20252 min read


What the Humane AI Pin Failure Teaches Us About Use Case Validation
2024's much-hyped Humane AI Pin—a $699 wearable touted as the future of AI—became a cautionary tale in April 2025. After lukewarm...
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Jul 23, 20252 min read


How to Spot a Weak Use Case Before It Costs You
In digital product development, failure rarely happens because a team lacks technical skill. More often, it happens quietly—when a product is built around an idea that sounds good but solves nothing meaningful. These are what we call weak use cases.
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Jul 21, 20252 min read


Before the Data: Why Every Digital Use Case Must Start with a Human Problem
When organizations talk about digital innovation, the first thing they usually reach for is data. It’s an understandable instinct: data feels concrete, measurable, and objective. Many companies believe that if they gather enough numbers, the right insights will follow—and the right products will naturally emerge.
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Jul 9, 20254 min read


The Rise of Purpose-Driven Product Management: Why Agathe Daae-Qvale Says Your Roadmap Needs Soul
Product teams today are under pressure to move fast—ship features, hit targets, and stay ahead of the competition. But thought leader and...
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Jun 30, 20252 min read


Digital Boundaries: How to Stay Human in a Hyperconnected World
We're building smarter systems, faster apps, and always-on experiences. But in the rush to digitize everything, many of us are forgetting to ask: At what cost?
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Jun 7, 20252 min read


Who’s Really in Control? The Ethics of Smart Home Tech That Talks Back
As our homes get smarter, our relationship with technology is changing. We're no longer just pressing buttons—we're talking to machines ...
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Apr 14, 20252 min read


What If Your Smart Fridge Had a Personality? A Lighthearted Look at the Future of AI at Home
Imagine this: you stumble into the kitchen at midnight, craving that last chocolate brownie... and your fridge speaks up.
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Apr 9, 20252 min read


From Science Fiction to Reality: AI That Feels Like Magic
Artificial Intelligence is advancing so rapidly that it’s starting to feel like pure magic. From chatbots that can hold human-like...
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Mar 28, 20252 min read


The Future of Humanoid Robots in Everyday Life: Are We Ready for Robot Companions?
For decades, science fiction has promised us a world where human-like robots walk among us, helping with daily tasks, offering...
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Mar 22, 20253 min read


The Next Big Thing in Business: AI-Powered Decision-Making (and Why Some People Fear It)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, and product management is no exception . AI-driven analytics, automation, and...
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Mar 17, 20253 min read


The Hottest Tech Jobs in 2025: Salaries, Education Paths, and Best Schools in the USA
The technology sector continues to dominate the job market, offering some of the most in-demand and high-paying careers. Whether you're...
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Mar 5, 20253 min read
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