positioning-statement

Create Geoffrey Moore-style positioning statements defining target customers, needs, category, and differentiation.

Updated Mar 30, 2026
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Skill: positioning-statement
Source: https://github.com/MiDouTech/myTapd/tree/main/.claude/skills/positioning-statement
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MiDouTech/myTapd --skill positioning-statement-midoutech

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Helps teams and product leaders turn fuzzy, generic messaging into a focused Geoffrey Moore-style positioning statement that names the target customer, the underserved need, the product category, and a defensible differentiation so stakeholders can make consistent product and go-to-market decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Template: Provides a fill-in framework for a value proposition and a differentiation statement derived from Geoffrey Moore's framework.
  • Quality Checks & Stress Tests: Offers practical checks to validate target specificity, need defensibility, category choice, and differentiability.
  • Use Cases: Draft initial positioning for a new product, sharpen messaging against competitors, align product and marketing teams before launches, and test positioning with customers.

Quick Start

Draft a Geoffrey Moore-style positioning statement for [product name] targeting [specific persona] that addresses [key unmet need] and differentiates from [primary competitor].

Frequently Asked Questions about positioning-statement

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I write a Geoffrey Moore style positioning statement for a new product?

To write a Geoffrey Moore positioning statement, define your target customer, their underserved need, the product category, and a defensible differentiation from primary competitors. This creates a specific, testable value proposition guiding product and go-to-market decisions.

What is the best way to sharpen product messaging and differentiate from competitors?

Sharpen product messaging by applying quality checks to validate target specificity, need defensibility, and differentiability. This process transforms generic messaging into an explicit differentiation statement that aligns marketing and product teams for launches.

Can I use a positioning framework to align product and marketing teams before a go-to-market launch?

Yes, you can use a positioning framework to align product and marketing teams before a go-to-market launch. It provides a structured template that requires inputs on persona, unmet need, and alternatives to produce decision-guiding value propositions.

Does this positioning template work for a product pivot or positioning refresh?

Yes, this positioning template works for a product pivot or positioning refresh. It applies structured value proposition and differentiation statements to new products, pivots, and positioning refreshes, ensuring messaging remains specific and testable against desired outcomes.

What inputs do I need to generate a value proposition and differentiation statement?

You need inputs on your specific persona, their key unmet need, primary competitor alternatives, and desired outcomes. These inputs generate a concise value proposition and an explicit differentiation statement that are specific and decision-guiding.

Why does my product positioning fail to guide stakeholder decisions effectively?

Product positioning fails to guide decisions when messaging is fuzzy or generic. By applying stress tests to validate target specificity and category choice, you produce a defensible differentiation statement that ensures consistent go-to-market choices.