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# Blueprinting Center & Methodology

 Training, Blueprinting Center, and how Blueprinting fits with other systems.

## What is New Product Blueprinting?

- [1. Overview of New Product Blueprinting](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/1.-the-steps-in-new-product-blueprinting)
- [2. Blueprinting and customer outcomes](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/2.-focusing-on-customer-outcomes)
- [3. How Blueprinting reduces commercial risk](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/3.-how-blueprinting-reduces-commercial-risk)
- [4. 90 Day Blueprinting](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/o-what-is-new-product-blueprinting)
- [5. Evidence that Blueprinting works](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/4.-evidence-that-blueprinting-works)
- [6. Can I do a Blueprinting project if I have a product concept in mind?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/can-i-do-a-blueprinting-project-if-i-have-a-product-concept-in-mind)

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## How is Blueprinting learned and applied?

- [1. Blueprinting virtual learning model](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/1.-blueprinting-blended-workshop-learning)
- [2. Blueprinting learner resources](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/2.-blueprinting-learner-resources)
- [3. Choosing your 1st Blueprinting project (www.blueprintingproject.com)](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/choosing-your-first-blueprinting-project)
- [4. Starting Blueprinting team training (www.blueprintingteam.com)](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/3.-starting-blueprinting-team-training)
- [5. Tour of a Blueprinting sample project (www.blueprintingtour.com)](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/5.-tour-of-a-blueprinting-sample-project-www.blueprintingtour.com)
- [6. How to get started with Blueprinting training (www.startblueprinting.com)](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/how-to-get-started-with-blueprinting-training)
- [7. How do I set up my practice project for my Virtual Kick-off Blueprinting Workshop?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/set-up-practice-project)
- [8. Should we choose a public or private workshop? (www.blueprintingworkshopchoices.com)](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/which-kickoff-workshop-should-we-choose-public-virtual-or-private-in-person)
- [9. How to sponsor a Blueprinting project team (www.BlueprintingSponsor.com)](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/how-to-sponsor-a-blueprinting-project-team)

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## Blueprinting Center

- [1. Blueprinting Center Home Page](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/overview-of-blueprinting-center)
- [2. e-Learning Page of Blueprinting Center](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/e-learning-page-of-blueprinting-center)
- [3. BlueTools Page of Blueprinting Center](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/3.-bluetools-page-of-blueprinting-center)
- [4. BlueHelp Page of Blueprinting Center](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/4.-bluehelp-page-of-blueprinting-center)
- [5. Blueprinter Software Page of Blueprinting Center](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/5.-blueprinter-software-page-of-blueprinting-center)

## Blueprinting E-Learning Course

- [How do I access Product Simulations & other downloads in e-Learning?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/how-do-i-access-the-product-simulations-within-the-e-learning-course)
- [Overview of e-learning for New Product Blueprinting](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/overview-of-e-learning-for-new-product-blueprinting)

## How can I become Certified in New Product Blueprinting?

- [1. The Value of Certification](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/certifications-in-new-product-blueprinting)
- [2. Certification Qualifications](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/6.-new-product-blueprinting-certification-programs)
- [3. Certification Exams](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/2.-certification-exams)
- [4. VIDEO: Add Certification Credentials to your LinkedIn Page](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/video-add-certification-credentials-to-your-linkedin-page)
- [5. How do I get experience credit for Certification?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/how-can-i-add-more-than-one-observer-for-the-purposes-of-getting-certification-credit)

## How does Blueprinting fit with a stage-and-gate process?

- [1. Stage-gate benefits & limitations](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/1.-stage-gate-benefits-limitations)
- [2. Blueprinting… another “interface” over stage-gate](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/2.-blueprinting-another-interface-over-stage-gate)

## How does Blueprinting fit with strategic planning?

- [1. The purpose of strategic planning](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/how-does-blueprinting-fit-with-strategic-planning)
- [2. Strategic market concentration](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/2.-strategic-market-concentration)
- [3. How Blueprinting works with strategic planning](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/3.-how-blueprinting-works-with-strategic-planning)

## How does Blueprinting fit with Design Thinking?

- [1. Blueprinting relative to Design Thinking](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/1.-blueprinting-relative-to-design-thinking)
- [2. Overview of Design Thinking](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/2.-overview-of-design-thinking)
- [3. Common ground between Blueprinting & Design Thinking](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/3.-common-ground-between-blueprinting-design-thinking)
- [4. Differences between Blueprinting & Design Thinking](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/4.-differences-between-blueprinting-design-thinking)

## How does Blueprinting fit with Lean Startup?

- [1. What is Lean Startup?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/1.-what-is-lean-startup)
- [2. How to adjust Lean Startup for B2B](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/2.-how-to-adjust-lean-startup-for-b2b)
- [3. Limitations of Lean Startup in B2B](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/3.-limitations-of-lean-startup-in-b2b)
- [4. The Marriage of Blueprinting and Lean Startup](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/4.-the-marriage-of-blueprinting-and-lean-startup)

## How does Blueprinting fit with Minesweeper de-risking?

- [1. Developing products for unfamiliar markets](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/1.-developing-products-for-unfamiliar-markets)
- [2. Why uncertainty is different than risk](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/2.-why-uncertainty-is-different-than-risk)
- [3. Locate landmines early and cheaply](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/3.-locate-landmines-early-and-cheaply)
- [4. Minesweeper de-risking methodology](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/4.-minesweeper-de-risking-methodology)
- [5. Where Blueprinting fits with Minesweeper de-risking](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/5.-where-blueprinting-fits-with-minesweeper-de-risking)

## How does Blueprinting fit with LaunchStar product launch?

- [1. Linking product launch to the front-end of innovation](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/1.-linking-product-launch-to-the-front-end-of-innovation)
- [2. Four steps to a great B2B product launch](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/2.-four-steps-to-a-great-b2b-product-launch)
- [3. 12 Rules of B2B product launch](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/3.-12-rules-of-b2b-product-launch)

## What innovation metrics should we use?

- [1. Shortcomings of the Vitality Index (% of sales from new products)](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/1.-shortcomings-of-the-vitality-index-of-sales-from-new-products)
- [2. 1st New innovation metric: Growth Driver Index (GDI)](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/2.-1st-new-innovation-metric-growth-driver-index-gdi)
- [3. 2nd New innovation metric: Commercial Confidence Index (CCI)](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/3.-2nd-new-innovation-metric-commercial-confidence-index-cci)

## What is "Jobs-to-be-Done?"

- [1. What is the origin of "Jobs-to-be-Done" (JTBD)?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/what-are-the-origins-of-jobs-to-be-done-jtbd)
- [2. What is a "Job-to-be-Done" (JTBD)?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/what-is-jobs-to-be-done-jtbd)
- [3. How is JTBD used in practice?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/3.-how-is-jtbd-used-in-practice)

## Project Teams

- [ How Long Does It Take to Complete a New Product Blueprinting Project?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/-how-long-does-it-take-to-complete-a-new-product-blueprinting-project)
- [What are the roles for a New Product Blueprinting team?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/what-are-the-roles-for-a-new-product-blueprinting-team)

- [Blueprinting Center & Methodology](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinting-center-methodology#main-content)

    - [What is New Product Blueprinting?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinting-center-methodology#what-is-new-product-blueprinting)
    - [How is Blueprinting learned and applied?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinting-center-methodology#how-is-blueprinting-learned-and-applied)
    - [Blueprinting Center](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinting-center-methodology#blueprinting-center)
    - [Blueprinting E-Learning Course](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinting-center-methodology#blueprinting-e-learning-course)
    - [How can I become Certified in New Product Blueprinting?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinting-center-methodology#how-can-i-become-certified-in-new-product-blueprinting)
    - [How does Blueprinting fit with a stage-and-gate process?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinting-center-methodology#how-does-blueprinting-fit-with-a-stage-and-gate-process)
    - [How does Blueprinting fit with strategic planning?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinting-center-methodology#how-does-blueprinting-fit-with-strategic-planning)
    - [How does Blueprinting fit with Design Thinking?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinting-center-methodology#how-does-blueprinting-fit-with-design-thinking)
    - [How does Blueprinting fit with Lean Startup?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinting-center-methodology#how-does-blueprinting-fit-with-lean-startup)
    - [How does Blueprinting fit with Minesweeper de-risking?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinting-center-methodology#how-does-blueprinting-fit-with-minesweeper-de-risking)
    - [How does Blueprinting fit with LaunchStar product launch?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinting-center-methodology#how-does-blueprinting-fit-with-launchstar-product-launch)
    - [What innovation metrics should we use?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinting-center-methodology#what-innovation-metrics-should-we-use)
    - [What is "Jobs-to-be-Done?"](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinting-center-methodology#what-is-jobs-to-be-done)
    - [Project Teams](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinting-center-methodology#project-teams)
- [Blueprinter® Software](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinter-software#main-content)

    - [Getting Started](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinter-software#getting-started)
    - [FAQs / General Questions](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinter-software#faqs-general-questions)
    - [Step 1](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinter-software#step-1)
    - [Step 2](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinter-software#step-2)
    - [Step 3](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinter-software#step-3)
    - [Step 4](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinter-software#step-4)
    - [Step 5](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinter-software#step-5)
    - [Software Security and Setup](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinter-software#software-security-and-setup)
    - [Blueprinting Executive Dashboard](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinter-software#blueprinting-executive-dashboard)
    - [Technical Issues](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinter-software#technical-issues)
    - [Blueprinter Updates](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinter-software#blueprinter-updates)
    - [Update Archive](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/blueprinter-software#update-archive)
- [Market Segmentation (Step 1)](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/market-segmentation-step-1#main-content)

    - [How to conduct secondary market research](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/market-segmentation-step-1#how-to-conduct-secondary-market-research)
    - [How to engage industry experts](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/market-segmentation-step-1#how-to-engage-industry-experts)
    - [How to segment markets](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/market-segmentation-step-1#how-to-segment-markets)
    - [How to select your target market segment](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/market-segmentation-step-1#how-to-select-your-target-market-segment)
    - [“How B2B” is your market segment?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/market-segmentation-step-1#how-b2b-is-your-market-segment)
- [Discovery Interviews (Step 2)](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#main-content)

    - [How to plan Discovery interviews](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#how-to-plan-discovery-interviews)
    - [Preparing your interview team](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#preparing-your-interview-team)
    - [Convincing customers to be interviewed](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#convincing-customers-to-be-interviewed)
    - [How to handle confidential info in an interview](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#how-to-handle-confidential-info-in-an-interview)
    - [How to conduct a Discovery interview](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#how-to-conduct-a-discovery-interview)
    - [Finding & using a digital projector for interviews](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#finding-using-a-digital-projector-for-interviews)
    - [How to conduct a customer tour](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#how-to-conduct-a-customer-tour)
    - [How to debrief & follow-up a Discovery interview](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#how-to-debrief-follow-up-a-discovery-interview)
    - [Engaging your sales colleagues in interviews](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#engaging-your-sales-colleagues-in-interviews)
    - [Engaging distributors in interviews](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#engaging-distributors-in-interviews)
    - [Interviewing customers down the value chain](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#interviewing-customers-down-the-value-chain)
    - [How to interview remotely with web-conferences](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#how-to-interview-remotely-with-web-conferences)
    - [How to interview at trade shows & other venues](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#how-to-interview-at-trade-shows-other-venues)
    - [Interviewing in different global cultures & languages](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#interviewing-in-different-global-cultures-languages)
    - [How to listen well during customer interviews](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#how-to-listen-well-during-customer-interviews)
    - [How to probe during customer interviews](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#how-to-probe-during-customer-interviews)
    - [How to gather economic data during interviews](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#how-to-gather-economic-data-during-interviews)
    - [How to create & use Current State questions](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#how-to-create-use-current-state-questions)
    - [How to identify Must Haves (MH)](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#how-to-identify-must-haves-mh)
    - [How to select Top Picks (TP)](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#how-to-select-top-picks-tp)
    - [How to use Trigger Maps](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#how-to-use-trigger-maps)
    - [How to form Outcome Statements](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/discovery-interviews-step-2#how-to-form-outcome-statements)
- [Preference Interviews (Step 3)](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/preference-interviews-step-3#main-content)

    - [How to prepare for Preference interviews](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/preference-interviews-step-3#how-to-prepare-for-preference-interviews)
    - [How to schedule Preference interviews](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/preference-interviews-step-3#how-to-schedule-preference-interviews)
    - [How to conduct a Preference interview](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/preference-interviews-step-3#how-to-conduct-a-preference-interview)
    - [How to analyze your Preference data](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/preference-interviews-step-3#how-to-analyze-your-preference-data)
    - [How to build your Market Case](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/preference-interviews-step-3#how-to-build-your-market-case)
- [Rest of Blueprinting (Steps 4-7)](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/rest-of-blueprinting-steps-4-7#main-content)

    - [How to build & use a value calculator](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/rest-of-blueprinting-steps-4-7#how-to-build-use-a-value-calculator)
    - [Blueprinting Step 4: Side-by-side testing](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/rest-of-blueprinting-steps-4-7#blueprinting-step-4-side-by-side-testing)
    - [Blueprinting Step 5: Product Objectives](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/rest-of-blueprinting-steps-4-7#blueprinting-step-5-product-objectives)
    - [Blueprinting Step 6: Technical Brainstorming](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/rest-of-blueprinting-steps-4-7#blueprinting-step-6-technical-brainstorming)
    - [Blueprinting Step 7: Business Case](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/rest-of-blueprinting-steps-4-7#blueprinting-step-7-business-case)
- [Everyday VOC](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/everyday-voc#main-content)

    - [Overview of Everyday VOC](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/everyday-voc#overview-of-everyday-voc)
    - [Everyday VOC probing skills](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/everyday-voc#everyday-voc-probing-skills)
    - [When to employ Everyday VOC](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/everyday-voc#when-to-employ-everyday-voc)
    - [After your Everyday VOC call](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/everyday-voc#after-your-everyday-voc-call)
- [Minesweeper® De-risking](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/minesweeper-de-risking#main-content)

    - [What is Minesweeper Project De-risking?](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/minesweeper-de-risking#what-is-minesweeper-project-de-risking)
    - [Step 1. Brainstorm Assumptions](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/minesweeper-de-risking#step-1-brainstorm-assumptions)
    - [Step 2. Consumption Chain](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/minesweeper-de-risking#step-2-consumption-chain)
    - [Step 3. Individual Ratings](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/minesweeper-de-risking#step-3-individual-ratings)
    - [Step 4. Team Ratings](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/minesweeper-de-risking#step-4-team-ratings)
    - [Step 5. Review Certainty Matrix](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/minesweeper-de-risking#step-5-review-certainty-matrix)
    - [Step 6. CheckPoint Plan](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/minesweeper-de-risking#step-6-checkpoint-plan)
    - [Step 7. Management Report](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/minesweeper-de-risking#step-7-management-report)

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