Towards a method for human-centred analysis of external variety.

Addressing VUCA challenges in product development, the Human-Centred Analysis of External Variety (HAV) method is introduced. Focusing on the early stages of new product development, HAV provides a structured approach, reducing uncertainty through quick market analysis, customer engagement, and goal setting. HAV is illustrated using a cargo bike product family case study and emphasizes its role in aligning human-centred methods with project goals. The first steps of the HAV method are presented, but also the need for further action towards a validated and elaborated method is discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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