{"id":8863,"date":"2020-05-28T13:51:31","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T12:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caroli.org\/en\/?p=8863"},"modified":"2020-08-17T11:47:24","modified_gmt":"2020-08-17T10:47:24","slug":"lean-inception-constructive-conflict-towards-defining-the-mvp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caroli.org\/en\/lean-inception-constructive-conflict-towards-defining-the-mvp\/","title":{"rendered":"Lean Inception, constructive conflict towards defining the MVP"},"content":{"rendered":"
In my Lean Inception book<\/a> and many presentations, I talk that the MVP is in the intersection of these three main perspectives: the business interest, the users needs and the technical feasibility.<\/div>\n
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The MVP is in the intersection of these three main perspectives: the business interest, the users needs and the technical feasibility. Tweet This<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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The point is, typically each person look at the MVP (and the problem solution) from their perspective. Which is usually by one prism, either business, user experience or technology.<\/div>\n
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That\u2019s why you need a Lean Inception, \u00a0a collaborative workshop following a sequence of activities to help elucidate each perspective. So, at the end, the group can align on a constructive and collaborative view on the MVP.<\/div>\n
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It is not easy handling different perspectives, and Lean Inception foster a great environment for constructive conflict resolution<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
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On the other hand, if you don\u2019t have a well-guided process, a good way to look at the different perspectives, the conflict can move to a destructive direction; meaning, the group align on a MVP, but some people feel disengaged in the process. Thus, reducing their participation when it\u2019s time to build the MVP.<\/div>\n
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You want more than just define the MVP, you want to align people about it<\/strong>. You want to invite different perspectives and opinions, but you must handle it constructively.<\/div>\n
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“Constructive conflict are defined as those which results in\u00a0mutually satisfactory experiences of\u00a0the processes, relationships and\u00a0outcomes associated with the conflict, for all involved parties” (Deutsch, 1973).<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Destructive conflicts<\/span> <\/strong>are the opposite<\/strong>, in them some participants experiences dissatisfaction with the workshop and the process to decide upon the MVP.<\/span><\/div>\n
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But what determines whether\u00a0the Lean Inception\u00a0 moves in a constructive or a\u00a0destructive direction?\u00a0In other words, what are\u00a0the conditions and\u00a0processes that determine\u00a0whether the different\u00a0perspectives\u00a0provide a good\u00a0environment to define the MVP?<\/div>\n
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Here I list the top 3 enablers towards a constructive workshop for aligning upon the MVP, a Lean Inception:<\/div>\n

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1. Make sure you have participants for each of the perspective.<\/h2>\n
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You need people to represent each of these perspectives:\u00a0business, user experience or technology. If some of\u00a0these perspectives are not represented,\u00a0your MVP and the way you go\u00a0about it will be\u00a0off-balance. The different\u00a0perspectives will\u00a0complement each other, therefore increasing the chances of a great success.<\/div>\n
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2. Make sure you have enough time to go over the activities on the proposed agenda.<\/h2>\n
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In the book, I recommend a weekly agenda with a sequence of activities. This recommendation comes for running this type of workshop hundreds of times. You need enough time to run several activities from different perspectives before trying to align on the MVP. If you don\u2019t have enough time, chances are you will prematurely define the MVP without having heard and considered all the perspectives. You must make time on everyone\u2019s agenda. Plan accordingly and do not cut it short.<\/div>\n
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3. Don\u2019t try to prematurely identity the MVP<\/h2>\n
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The Lean Inception workshop last 5 days. Imagine the workshop has just started, and \u00a0someone tells you that they already know what the MVP is. You will probably hear it a few times during the course of the Lean Inception week. But it is essencial that you do not jump into conclusions too fast. It is important to run all activities before the sequencer, typically on day 4 of 5.<\/div>\n

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During the sequencer activity, once the Lean Inception participants start putting the features in the order they should be created, then, at that moment, \u00a0you should ask: where is the MVP?<\/div>\n
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Please note that prior to the sequencer activity, lots have been shared by the three different perspectives:\u00a0business, user experience\u00a0and technology.\u00a0For this reasons, it\u2019s much easier to talk\u00a0about the intersection and to find a constructive\u00a0conflict\u00a0resolute at this moment. Then it\u2019s time to define the MVP.<\/div>\n
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Collaborate towards the MVP<\/h2>\n

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Many if not most of the conversations and disagreements that you face during the Lean Inception activities have the potential for satisfying, constructive outcomes for all. Collaborative activities facilitate the constructive build-up of shared knowledge and the ability to find a common ground, which facilitates the decision upon the MVP.<\/p>\n

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Do you want to be successful with MVP?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Plan, schedule and run a Lean\u00a0Inception<\/a>, following the recommended agenda and sequence of activities. Make sure to have representatives for\u00a0 these three perspectives \u2014 business, user and technology.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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