"The first thing I would do is gather as much data as needed to determine the root cause of the poor reviews. I would review the internal data from our customer service and sales teams and any performance data available through technical monitoring solutions. Additionally, I would look at articles, videos, and forum posts for customer reviews and comments. I would document any recurring themes and discuss them with my teams. If possible, I would also reach out directly to customers who were struggling with the product to let them know I care and am working to address their concerns.
I would then develop a tactical plan to address any quick-hit items that had the potential to improve customer satisfaction. I would also coordinate with our marketing team to inform our customers of the work we were doing to address their concerns.
I would also take steps to develop a strategic plan to address long-term issues. That might include holding reflection meetings to discuss the process or design flaws. It might require competitor analysis or the development of replacement solutions.
I would ensure that our product roadmap was updated to reflect whatever changes we agree are necessary to improve the customer experience. I would also reach out to my peers and superiors for guidance and feedback to ensure the changes I suggest are sound and that we work collectively to incorporate any lessons learned across all our products."