mapa-necessidades

Maps user needs from research evidence using Allen's User Needs Mapping methodology.

Updated May 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ithaloazevedo/pm-loadout --skill mapa-necessidades-ithaloazevedo
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Skill: mapa-necessidades
Source: https://github.com/ithaloazevedo/pm-loadout/tree/main/.agents/skills/mapa-necessidades
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ithaloazevedo/pm-loadout --skill mapa-necessidades-ithaloazevedo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Product teams often jump to solutions without understanding what users actually need, or they map needs based on stakeholder assumptions rather than research evidence. This Skill structures the discovery of user needs independently of any solution, scoring them by importance and satisfaction to reveal underserved opportunities. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Evidence-Based Need Extraction: Derives need statements from interviews, support tickets, and behavioral data across functional, emotional, and social dimensions, with each need citing at least one evidence source. - Opportunity Scoring: Scores each need on importance versus current satisfaction (Ulwick's ODI method) and classifies needs as met, underserved, overserved, or unrecognized. - Strategic Connections: Links need clusters to Wardley value chain mapping and Team Topologies so team boundaries align with coherent user need clusters. - Use Case: During L2 opportunity discovery, feed interview transcripts into the Skill to produce a scored needs map whose underserved clusters become the foundation of an Opportunity Solution Tree. ## Quick Start Map the user needs from these interview transcripts and identify the top underserved opportunity areas for our Opportunity Solution Tree.

Frequently Asked Questions about mapa-necessidades

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

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How do I map user needs from user research?▼

Extract discrete need statements from interviews, support tickets, and behavioral data using the format: as a user type, I need to do something, so that an outcome occurs. Each need must cite at least one evidence source and stay solution-independent.

What is User Needs Mapping in product discovery?▼

User Needs Mapping is Rich Allen's methodology for identifying what users need independently of any solution, then mapping dependency chains from needs to capabilities. It connects to Wardley Mapping for value chains and Team Topologies for team boundaries.

How do I score user needs to find underserved opportunities?▼

Score each need on importance (1-10) and current satisfaction (1-10), then compute importance minus satisfaction. Higher gaps indicate underserved needs, which you cluster into opportunity areas feeding the Opportunity Solution Tree.

What is the difference between User Needs Mapping and Jobs to be Done?▼

Jobs to be Done (Christensen) contributes the functional, emotional, and social dimensions used to describe each need. User Needs Mapping (Allen) adds dependency mapping from needs to components and connections to Wardley Mapping and Team Topologies.

When should I not use User Needs Mapping?▼

Avoid it when you lack research evidence, since needs must come from research rather than brainstorming or stakeholder wishes. It is also less useful for purely technical prioritization where user outcomes are not the decision driver.