Validated Learning - Test assumptions. Learn fast. Pivot wisely.
Flash concepts
Use Hypotheses | Measure Outcomes | Pivot when needed |
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Use hypotheses to guide change, not assumptions.. | Measure outcomes—not just activity. | Pivot when needed: even “failed” experiments generate insight. |
Practices you can start to apply tomorrow
Step | Action items |
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Define Value Early
At the start of any change, write down the expected customer or business outcome. This acts as a north star.
Eliminate Waste
Encourage teams to identify steps in their processes that don’t add value (redundant approvals, waiting times, rework) and target these for change.
Customer Voice
Include feedback from end-users or stakholders when scoping changes. Their input helps validate that what you consider “value” truly matters to them.
Treat each proposed change as an experiment | Define what you expect to happen (e.g. “If we implement pair programming, we expect fewer code review defects”), then implement it on a small scale, measure the results, and decide whether to adapt, adopt, or drop the change |
Link to Metrics
Tools and Templates
What | Why and where |
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A3 Lean Change Canvas | Compact format to document problem, root cause, and plan |
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Change Hypothesis Tracker | Log, test, and learn from each experiment. (add link) |
Experiment Canvas | Template to design a focused experiment for a change idea. It ensures you think through the hypothesis, the plan, and what metrics you’ll check. This prevents vague “let’s try this” change. See Template Library |
Book | ? (add link) |
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Book summary: Lean Startup in Change
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