Who This Helps
This is for Team Leads who feel stuck in ‘analysis mode.’ You’ve done the work, but the insights aren’t leading to action. The Product Decisions Mission Pack gives you a clear playbook to move from findings to approved next steps.
Mini Case
Your team found that simplifying the sign-up flow could boost conversions by 15%. You present the data, but the conversation stalls on budget and scope. Sound familiar? We’ll fix that.
Do This Now (5 Steps)
- Frame the ‘So What?’ First: Before you share a single chart, write down the one business decision this data informs.
- Lead with the Recommendation: Start your update with your proposed action, not the 12 charts you made.
- Use a Single-Slide Summary: One page with the problem, your key data point (like that 15% lift), and the recommended next step.
- Assign Clear Owners: For each next step, name one person responsible. No ‘we should’—only ‘Sam will.’
- Schedule the Follow-Up: Before the meeting ends, lock in a 15-minute check-in for 2 days later to confirm progress.
Avoid These Traps
- The Data Dump: Sharing every finding overwhelms people. They’ll focus on the wrong detail.
- Presenting Options: Don’t ask stakeholders to choose between Path A or B. You did the analysis; you recommend the path.
- Waiting for Perfection: Your analysis is never 100% complete. Share at 80% confidence to keep momentum.
- Forgetting the Story: Numbers alone don’t persuade. Connect them to a user pain point or a business goal everyone cares about.
Your Win by Friday
Pick one analysis your team is sitting on. Apply the 5 steps above to craft a 5-minute update for your key stakeholder. Your goal isn’t just to inform them—it’s to get a ‘yes’ or a clear next step. You’ve got this. Go get that decision.