Product Managers use extensive market research to build the right product for the target audience.By narrowing the right user base, PMs can easily find the right market for their product.User research can be conducted via Behavioral, Aptitudinal, Qualitative or Quantitative methods.Generative and Evaluative Research approaches can be followed to create an innovative and effective product.Market and Customer Needs validation helps PMs to avoid expensive mistakes and misdirections.Deep diving into pain points, behaviors, and needs helps in understanding the market.Customer Development involves identifying potential customers and their needs and behavior.Creating personas helps in understanding user pain points, the solution they prefer and other details.SWOT analysis framework helps in analyzing and understanding the factors that will help in the growth of a product.CJM- Customer Journey Mapping helps in visualising the entire process a customer goes through to complete a process.Design thinking approach helps in choosing the best ideas to move forward with confidence.