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.
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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