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Janice Fraserwww.luxr.co

@clevergirl

TWEET!

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Today’s assumptions:

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Today’s assumptions:

1. You understand Lean Startup.

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Today’s assumptions:

1. You understand Lean Startup.2. You’re already working Agile.

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Today’s assumptions:

1. You understand Lean Startup.2. You’re already working Agile. 3. It’s not always smooth.

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Agile is a beautiful thing.

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“The courage to speak truths, pleasant or unpleasant, fosters communication and trust.

“The courage to discard failing solutions and seek new ones encourages simplicity.

“The courage to seek real, concrete answers creates feedback.”

—Kent Beck

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Lightweight communication over written specifications

Standup

Retrospectives

Learning cultureSmall increments of working code

User Stories

Refactor

Short development cycles

Testing early & often

Product Owner

Continuous Integration

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“No matter what the client says the problem is,

it is always a people problem.”

—Also by Kent Beck(emphasis mine)

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SHARED OWNERSHIP

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PRODUCT IDEAS

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Biz/PM

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Design+ Product Management

+ Development

= 1 product team

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DESIGNEmpathizer-in-Chief

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DESIGNEmpathizer-in-Chief

Obligation to the Team

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DESIGNEmpathizer-in-Chief

Obligation to the TeamUnderstand the customer at an expert level.

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DESIGNEmpathizer-in-Chief

Obligation to the TeamUnderstand the customer at an expert level.

Translate high-value needs into product.

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DESIGNEmpathizer-in-Chief

Obligation to the TeamUnderstand the customer at an expert level.

Translate high-value needs into product.

Hone your craft.

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DESIGNEmpathizer-in-Chief

Obligation to the TeamUnderstand the customer at an expert level.

Translate high-value needs into product.

Hone your craft.

One Important Authority

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DESIGNEmpathizer-in-Chief

Obligation to the TeamUnderstand the customer at an expert level.

Translate high-value needs into product.

Hone your craft.

One Important AuthorityPrioritize customer problems.

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DEVELOPMENT“Raise high the roof”

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DEVELOPMENT“Raise high the roof”

Obligation to the Team

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DEVELOPMENT“Raise high the roof”

Obligation to the TeamEnvision the best possible solutions based on available technology.

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DEVELOPMENT“Raise high the roof”

Obligation to the TeamEnvision the best possible solutions based on available technology.

Commit to the outcome.

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DEVELOPMENT“Raise high the roof”

Obligation to the TeamEnvision the best possible solutions based on available technology.

Commit to the outcome.

One Important Authority

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DEVELOPMENT“Raise high the roof”

Obligation to the TeamEnvision the best possible solutions based on available technology.

Commit to the outcome.

One Important AuthorityMeasure outcomes over time.

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PM & BUSINESSScales of Justice

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PM & BUSINESSScales of Justice

Obligation to the Team

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PM & BUSINESSScales of Justice

Obligation to the TeamMake fast, concrete decisions despite inadequate evidence and conflicting priorities.

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PM & BUSINESSScales of Justice

Obligation to the TeamMake fast, concrete decisions despite inadequate evidence and conflicting priorities.

Identify the business the value in customer needs.

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PM & BUSINESSScales of Justice

Obligation to the TeamMake fast, concrete decisions despite inadequate evidence and conflicting priorities.

Identify the business the value in customer needs.

One Important Authority

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PM & BUSINESSScales of Justice

Obligation to the TeamMake fast, concrete decisions despite inadequate evidence and conflicting priorities.

Identify the business the value in customer needs.

One Important AuthorityDelegate decisions to the appropriate person.

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securitytech ops

customer support

marketing & advertising front end

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When things go wrong, there’s no one to blame

but ourselves.

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NOT consensus.

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Consultative

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3 leaders, not 4.

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