Product Culture Assessment Guide

Understanding Product Culture

Product culture is the set of shared values, behaviors, and practices that shape how an organization builds and delivers products. A strong product culture is essential for creating successful products and maintaining competitive advantage.

Cultural Dimensions

Assessment Process

1. Data Collection
   • Surveys and interviews
   • Observation and shadowing
   • Document review
   • Metrics analysis
2. Analysis
   • Pattern identification
   • Strength assessment
   • Gap analysis
   • Root cause evaluation
3. Action Planning
   • Priority setting
   • Initiative development
   • Resource allocation
   • Change management

Culture Assessment Document
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Organization:
Date:
Assessor:

1. Customer Centricity
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Current State:
Evidence:
Gaps:
Recommendations:

Score (1-5):
□ Customer Access
□ Customer Empathy
□ Customer Focus
□ Feedback Loops

2. Innovation Mindset
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Current State:
Evidence:
Gaps:
Recommendations:

Score (1-5):
□ Experimentation
□ Risk Taking
□ Creativity
□ Learning

3. Team Empowerment
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Current State:
Evidence:
Gaps:
Recommendations:

Score (1-5):
□ Autonomy
□ Ownership
□ Trust
□ Resources

4. Data & Metrics
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Current State:
Evidence:
Gaps:
Recommendations:

Score (1-5):
□ Data Access
□ Data Usage
□ Decision Making
□ Measurement

5. Collaboration
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Current State:
Evidence:
Gaps:
Recommendations:

Score (1-5):
□ Cross-functional Work
□ Communication
□ Alignment
□ Shared Goals

Action Plan
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Priority 1:
- Initiative:
- Owner:
- Timeline:
- Success Metrics:

Priority 2:
- Initiative:
- Owner:
- Timeline:
- Success Metrics:

Implementation Plan
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Phase 1 (0-3 months):
Phase 2 (3-6 months):
Phase 3 (6-12 months):