name: niopd-ur-kano description: Applies Kano Model to categorize features based on customer satisfaction impact. Use for feature prioritization, customer satisfaction optimization, or product differentiation strategy.
Kano Model Analysis Skill
This skill applies the Kano Model to categorize features based on their relationship to customer satisfaction.
Theoretical Foundation
Origin
The Kano Model was developed by Professor Noriaki Kano (Tokyo University of Science) in 1984, providing a theory of customer satisfaction.
Feature Categories
quadrantChart
title Kano Model
x-axis Feature Absent --> Feature Present
y-axis Dissatisfied --> Satisfied
quadrant-1 Attractive
quadrant-2 One-Dimensional
quadrant-3 Must-Be
quadrant-4 Indifferent
| Category | Description | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Must-Be | Expected, basic needs | Absence = Dissatisfaction, Presence = Neutral |
| One-Dimensional | Performance features | More = More Satisfaction |
| Attractive | Delighters, unexpected | Presence = Satisfaction, Absence = Neutral |
| Indifferent | Doesn't affect satisfaction | No impact either way |
| Reverse | Creates dissatisfaction | Presence = Dissatisfaction |
Strategic Implications
- Must-Be: Must deliver, but don't over-invest
- One-Dimensional: Compete here, proportional returns
- Attractive: Differentiate here, high ROI
When to Use
- Feature prioritization
- Customer satisfaction strategy
- Product differentiation
- Competitive positioning
- Investment allocation
Instructions
Step 1: List Features to Evaluate
Gather features from:
- Backlog
- Competitor analysis
- Customer requests
- Team ideas
Step 2: Kano Questionnaire
For each feature, ask two questions:
Functional (presence): "If the product HAD this feature, how would you feel?" Dysfunctional (absence): "If the product DID NOT have this feature, how would you feel?"
Response Options:
- I like it
- I expect it
- I'm neutral
- I can tolerate it
- I dislike it
Step 3: Classify Using Evaluation Table
| Dysfunctional → | Like | Expect | Neutral | Tolerate | Dislike |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Like | Q | A | A | A | O |
| Expect | R | I | I | I | M |
| Neutral | R | I | I | I | M |
| Tolerate | R | I | I | I | M |
| Dislike | R | R | R | R | Q |
Legend: A=Attractive, O=One-Dimensional, M=Must-Be, I=Indifferent, R=Reverse, Q=Questionable
Step 4: Prioritize Based on Classification
Investment Strategy:
- Must-Be: Ensure complete coverage (baseline)
- One-Dimensional: Invest for competitive parity
- Attractive: Invest for differentiation
Step 5: Generate Report
File path: 02-reports/[YYYYMMDD]-kano-analysis-v0.md
| Feature | Category | Priority | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Feature] | Must-Be/One-Dim/Attractive/Indiff | High/Med/Low | [Reason] |
Output Specifications
- File Naming:
[YYYYMMDD]-kano-analysis-v0.md - Location:
02-reports/ - Template:
references/kano-template.md
Related Skills
niopd-st-rice: Quantitative prioritizationniopd-st-moscow: Scope prioritizationniopd-ur-jtbd: Underlying jobsniopd-ur-satisfaction: Satisfaction measurement