Notion’s Hidden Problem (And Why Users Feel Confused)

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Why does Notion feel so complicated all of a sudden?If you’ve ever opened it and thought, “Where do I even start?”—this episode is for you.In this episode of The CX Universe™, I break down Notion using the CX scorecard and map it to one of the most common (and expensive) environments in SaaS: The Fragmented Engine.Most companies think complexity means they’re adding value.But in reality…They’re creating confusion.Notion scores a 6.8 out of 10 on the CX Universe scale—which means it’s powerful enough to grow……but complex enough to slow customers down.In this episode, you’ll learn:– Why Notion feels harder to use over time– How feature expansion leads to lower adoption– Why customers, teams, and leadership experience the product differently– How fragmentation increases support, churn, and onboarding friction– What a 6.8 CX score actually means for growthIf you’ve ever felt like:– Your product keeps getting better… but harder to use– Customers need too many tutorials to get started– Your team is shipping fast but adoption is lowYou might not have a product problem.You might have a Fragmented Engine.🎯 By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how complexity impacts growth—and how to diagnose it inside your own company.And once you see it… you can’t unsee it.📍 Want to find your company’s CX archetype?Take the CX Diagnostic Quiz: https://www.sagestrategygroup.io/cx-environment-quiz📲 Follow for weekly CX breakdowns:LinkedIn + X: @CXUniverse🧠 Framework by Sage Strategy Group

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