Session 3
Session 3
CANVAS
VISION
• It describes the bundle of products and services that create value for a specific Customer
Segment.
• It is an aggregation of benefits that a company offers customers.
• Some value propositions may be innovative and represent a new or disruptive offer.
• Others may be similar to existing market offers, but with added features and attributes.
• Quantitative Values (Price and Speed of Price).
• Qualitative Values (Design and Customer Experience).
• Different Values Elements (Newness, Performance, Customization, Getting the Job done,
Design, Brand/Status, Cost Reduction, Risk Reduction, Accessibility, Convenience/Usability,
and Price).
CHANNELS
• How a company communicates and reaches its customer segments to deliver a value
proposition.
• Channels Functions:
- Raising Awareness.
- Helping Customers in evaluating company’s value proposition.
- To purchase specific product or service.
- Delivering a Value Proposition.
- Post-Purchase Customer Support.
- Direct/Owned v/s Indirect/Partner Channels.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
• The network of suppliers and partners that make the business model
work.
• To optimize their business models, reduce risk, or acquire resources.
• Types of Partnerships (Strategic Alliance between non-competitors,
Competition (Strategic partnerships between competitors), Joint
ventures to develop new businesses, and Buyer Supplier Relationships
to assure reliable supplies.
• Motivation for Partnerships (Optimization and Economies of Scale,
Reduction of Risk and Uncertainty, and Acquisition of particular
resources and activities).
COST STRUCTURE
• Who are the people you want to influence or serve with your personal brand?
Who are your primary audience?
• Examples: Potential employers, clients, colleagues, or industry professionals.
• My Customer Segment:
o Student.
o Institution.
o Colleagues.
o Industry Partners.
o Research Community.
VALUE PROPOSITION
• What value do you offer to your target audience? What value do you offer to
each audience?
• Examples: Expertise in a particular domain, strong problem-solving abilities,
or unique insights.
• My Value Proposition.
o Student (Knowledge Transfer and Career Counselling).
o Institution (Research, Teaching, and Other activities).
o Colleagues (Collaboration and academic culture).
o Industry Partners (Collaboration).
o Research Community (Contributing to academic knowledge).
CHANNELS
• How do you communicate or deliver your value? How do you reach your
customers?
• Examples: LinkedIn, personal blog, social media, professional events, or
networking platforms.
• My Channels:
• Students (Classroom).
• Institution (Meetings).
• Colleagues (Departmental Communication).
• Industry Networks (Events).
• Research Community (Conferences).
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
• Who can help you grow or promote your personal brand? Who are your
key collaborators?
• Examples: Mentors, alumni, colleagues, professional associations, or
online communities.
• My Key Partners:
o Institutional Administration (Academic and Research Funding).
o Colleagues (Joint Courses).
o Industry Partners (Projects, Internship, and Placement).
o Students (Feedback and Classroom engagement).
COST STRUCTURE
• What are the investments you need to make for building your personal
brand?
• Examples: Time spent on skill development, money invested in
certifications, or effort in maintaining an online presence.
• My Cost Structure:
o Time and Effort.
o Research Costs.
o Technology.
o Networking Costing.
REVENUE STREAMS