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Product Thinking: Lean Startup & Design

Unlike a traditional project mindset, a product mindset encourages continuous improvement and innovation, as products are constantly evaluated and updated based on customer feedback and market...

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Duration 2 days
Course Code AGL-170
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Overview

Unlike a traditional project mindset, a product mindset encourages continuous improvement and innovation, as products are constantly evaluated and updated based on customer feedback and market changes. This leads to higher-quality products and can drive business growth.

In Ascendient Learning's Product Thinking course, teams learn about Customer Value, Business Value, and Value Realization through a market-driven and customer-centric approach toward product development. This Lean course teaches teams the skills and tools to understand customers' needs, stay ahead of market trends, and adapt swiftly to change.

Skills Gained

  • Understand/ support the roles and responsibilities in a market-driven, customer-centered marketplace
  • Understand the difference between a Product mindset and a Project mindset
  • Compare and contrast Outcomes vs. Outputs and relate each to the product mindset
  • Determine the difference between Customer Value, Business Value, and Value Realization
  • Learn to design low-cost, low-fidelity experiments to validate customer needs
  • Apply Product Mindset through the three major phases of the design lifecycle: Discovery, Options, and Delivery
  • Bridge the gap between traditional and project management and product management

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this class.

Course Details

Training Materials

All training attendees receive comprehensive courseware.

Software Requirements

For in-person deliveries, attendees do not need computers for this course. We will provide full classroom setup instructions that will include seating in small groups, with supplies such as flipcharts, sticky notes, markers, and pens for the attendees and a projector and Internet connection for the instructor's laptop.

Online deliveries for this interactive training will use an online meeting platform (such as Zoom, WebEx, GoTo, or Teams) to have face-to-face contact online, including use of breakout rooms for group activities.

Outline

  • Introduction
  • The New Product Values and Mindset 
    • The Product mindset value and principles.
    • Why a Product Mindset
  • Product Thinking versus Project Thinking
    • Outcome vs. Outputs
    • The empirical process backbone
    • Project definition
    • Product definition
  • Design Thinking
    • Design Thinking Overview
    • Design Thinking Golden Rules
    • Value realization
  • Lean Startup
    • Overview
    • Who is the customer?
    • Pivot or persevere
  • The Mobius Loop
    • Combining Lean Start-Up and Design Thinking into one repeatable framework
    • The Discovery Cycle:;
      • Understand your products and markets
    • Understand your customers
      • Empathy Maps
      • Personas
      • Additional Empathy technique: Gemba walks, Interviews, surveys, and more
    • Options Cycle
      • Build-Measure-Learn - The MVP Experiment
      • Measuring Results to validate assumptions
      • System Thinking Impact analysis
    • Delivery Cycle
      • 5 Point Goals for Product Increment and Sprint Goals
      • Technical Debit
      • Pivot or persevere
  • Conclusion
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Schedule

Upcoming Course Dates

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FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

What does GTR stand for?

GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

How do I get started with certification?

Getting started on a certification pathway depends on your goals and the vendor you choose to get certified in. Many vendors offer entry-level IT certification to advanced IT certification that can boost your career. To get access to certification vouchers and discounts, please contact info@ascendientlearning.com.

Will I get access to content after I complete a course?

You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.

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Reviews

very good and spcecific course and above all a very good instructor. In few days I have learned a lot.

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Sean is the very good instructor. I would like to take his class again in the future.