Agile CoP: Product Assumptions Testing: From Concept to Confidence

Abstract: Your assumptions can make or break a project. This session delves into the art and science of identifying and testing product assumptions to ensure feasibility, viability, desirability, and usability. Using a real-world value proposition example, we'll define and create a low-fidelity test that will address high-risk assumptions early in the process. By the end of this session, attendees will have a robust framework for reducing uncertainty and maximizing the success of their product initiatives.

Learning Objectives: 

* Understand Key Assumptions: Learn to distinguish between feasibility, viability, desirability, and usability assumptions in product development.
* Analyze a Value Proposition: Gain insights into evaluating a value proposition through a practical example.
* Identify High-Risk Assumptions: Discover techniques for pinpointing the assumptions that pose the greatest risk to your product's success.
* Design Low-Fidelity Tests: Master the craft of designing and implementing low-cost, high-impact tests to validate critical assumptions early.
* Reduce Product Development Uncertainty: Apply a structured approach to systematically reduce risks and increase confidence in product decisions.
* Enhancing Project Outcomes: Leverage assumption testing to improve project planning, execution, and overall outcomes.

 

Presenter:

Catherine Louis is a Certified Scrum Trainer®, independent Agile coach, founder of CLL-Group.com, leader of AgileRTP and co-founder of PoDojo.com. Her specialties include Agile transitions in the scope of large, multi-nodal solutions, high-reliability systems, with large teams of several hundred to several thousand R&D employees. Her focus is on building the Agile business, leadership training, enabling the transition from phased-control waterfall development to adaptive development with an Agile mindset. Catherine has over 20 years of research and development experience (software, hardware, services, operations) with extensive development experiences in technical marketplaces worldwide. She is also a volunteer with over 20 years as a SAR II and K9 trainer and handler with Wake Canine Search and Rescue.