Positioning · C1 Fundamentals & definitions

Jobs to be Done

Also: JTBD

Definition. A lens for understanding the functional, emotional, and social 'job' a customer hires a product to do. Shifts focus from product features to the underlying progress the customer is trying to make, sharpening positioning and surfacing unmet needs.
Established Last updated 2026-06-18

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Where this sits

Part of the Positioning set within the GTM World Model — cluster C1, Fundamentals & definitions.

How to cite this

@misc{shalvi_gtm_jobs_to_be_done,
  author = {Singh, Shalvi},
  title  = {Jobs to be Done — GTM World Model Glossary},
  year   = {2026},
  url     = {https://shalvisingh.com/gtm/glossary/jobs-to-be-done}
}

Singh, Shalvi. "Jobs to be Done — GTM World Model Glossary." shalvisingh.com, 2026. https://shalvisingh.com/gtm/glossary/jobs-to-be-done