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product-discovery-synthesis

Frame product discovery evidence into testable JTBD and OST-ready opportunities.

2|Updated Apr 5, 2026
Search Tags:#discovery#opportunity#frame#journey-mapping#jtbd#empathy-mapping
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/namht1st/prepkit-product --skill product-discovery-synthesis
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Skill: product-discovery-synthesis
Source: https://github.com/namht1st/prepkit-product/tree/main/skills/product-discovery-synthesis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/namht1st/prepkit-product --skill product-discovery-synthesis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Frame product discovery problems and convert evidence into testable opportunities by combining JTBD, empathy mapping, and journey mapping for a clear handoff to opportunity framing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Frame and synthesize problem statements from discovery evidence using JTBD, empathy maps, and journey maps.
  • Produce competing hypotheses and counter-arguments to guard against confirmation bias.
  • Create an evidence inventory and OST-ready opportunities for prioritization and experimentation.
  • Align outputs with product-quality gates and ODI/OST frameworks for consistent decision making.

Quick Start

Use this skill to reframe a fresh feature request into a user problem, surface competing hypotheses, and surface the corresponding opportunities for mapping.

Frequently Asked Questions about product-discovery-synthesis

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I reframe a feature request into a testable user problem using JTBD?▼

To reframe a feature request, convert discovery evidence into JTBD statements and empathy maps, generating competing hypotheses to guard against confirmation bias and surface testable opportunities.

What is the best way to map discovery opportunities across product cycles?▼

Mapping discovery opportunities involves synthesizing journey maps and evidence inventories into OST-ready opportunities, aligning outputs with product quality gates for consistent prioritization and experimentation.

How does empathy mapping help validate user problems during product discovery?▼

Empathy mapping validates user problems by combining discovery evidence with JTBD frameworks to produce counter-arguments against assumptions, ensuring opportunities are framed around actual user needs.

Can I use this approach to synthesize evidence for opportunity framing without prior ODI framework experience?▼

Yes, the approach converts raw discovery evidence into OST-ready opportunities with built-in quality gates, structuring outputs for ODI and opportunity framing without requiring extensive prior framework experience.

When should I use journey mapping versus JTBD for surfacing discovery opportunities?▼

Use journey mapping to visualize cross-cycle user touchpoints and JTBD to define specific problem statements, combining both to create a comprehensive evidence inventory for opportunity prioritization.

Why do I need an evidence inventory for opportunity prioritization?▼

An evidence inventory aggregates discovery artifacts like empathy maps and JTBD statements, providing structured data required to generate competing hypotheses and produce OST-ready opportunities for decision making.

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