So often when a person is coming up with a new business, or a business is developing a new product, they fail to ask the all-important question: "What problem am I solving?" So often (especially in the Technology sector) businesses are so obsessed with the "What it will be" they never stop to think about the "Why it will be." They develop elegant and beautiful solutions to problems that do not exist.
This entire blog could be dedicated to the companies that fail in this regard. One of the most recent examples of this, is the Microsoft Kin. "
Folks and Microsoft lovers were too much excited when the Kin was launched but it flopped. The main reason is that everyone is after the smartphones and wow, Microsoft launched this worst possible phone ever. Main flaws in the Kin are, it gives a pathetic browsing experience. Screen is not large enough if we compare Kin to HTC or Apple, you can easily buy a Droid for the amount you are paying for Kin. Kin disappeared after a month and half after release." (worsttech.com)
The first rule of medical inquiry is to "Ask the patient where it hurts." The patient is always the best guide to a correct diagnosis and eventual remedy. Business leaders need get the stethoscope out of their ears once in a while and listen to the patient. Otherwise you are stuck trying to cure cancer with a cough-drop or a cold with chemotherapy.
What are your "favorite" terrible products?
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