Reflection – Learning Launch 

 Challenge : 

 I am the Scrum Master for a multimillion - dollar project and my challenge is to improve the   velocity , streamline the process and increase the revenue for my organization . The project scope   includes developing online collaborative platform for suppliers and vendors . 

 •   The execution model is based on Agile principles where there are 5 scrum teams situated   in different geo locations , responsibility is split among 3 different vendors . 

 •   The project is based on fixed cost agreement and I need to bring the revenue margin to   60 % for my organization 

 •   Improve the Collaboration for the distributed scrum teams considering the time zone   difference and cultural distributions . 

 •   The feature development should go live every 2 weeks and maintaining a balanced   distribution of working hours among the team members . 

 We will focus on discovering the ineffectiveness and problematics areas for our team members ,   as well as key stakeholders . 

 Selection : 

 We went through several internal discussions and the design thinking activities , tools and   principles . As there is no proven method of universal success and every unique problem need to   come up with a unique solution , we decided to try the “ Learning Launch ” tool which is based on   experiment quickly and identify if it works for us or not . 

 Application : 

 Learning Launch 1 : 

 We focused on the structure / execution of the “ Delivery Model ” of our tasks and procedures . More   specifically we wanted to focus more on the “ Team Structure ” and the “ Process ” considering the   distributed scrum teams . We adapted to the Agile release train principle with different agile PODs   located at different geo locations . We made sure that there is an overlap of time zone for certain   hours for handover . We brought in our Agile Coach to review the idea and have a workshop with   the team to ease out the huddle and bring the team on the same page . We created a guideline   with clear description of our new process , established the RACI , Understand the roles &   responsibilities . 

 With the help of the higher management we were able to build a specific training and leering   center specific for our project . We identified a good mix of senior and junior team who can deliver 

 with high quality and maintaining the right balance of revenue . We also created a SWAT team   who acts as backfill the absence of some team members to negate the impact of the delivery . 

 Learning Launch 2 : 

 In the phase 2 we focused on the results of the tested idea after a span of 6 weeks . We collected   the anonymous feedback from our development team and the key stakeholders to know more   about the new process , understanding , concerns , improvements / suggestions . Apart from this we   hired an external consultant to review our proposed solution and the execution model . 

 With the help of the feedback and review we implemented few more tools and processes like : 

 •   Communication Channel for better collaboration 

 •   KPI audit templet 

 •   Use the baseline velocity for release planning 

 •   OKRs on quarterly basis , governance check points & remediation 

 •   Brought in few engineering best practices like “ TDD , Code Reviews , Continuous   Integration , In - built Test Automation , CI CD full stack services built in ” 

 Insight : 

 The application of the Learning Launch tool helped us identify assumptions and test the same . In   addition to this we analyzed the anticipated results to find that the new structure and process   would help us in long run . This will bring in transparency , productivity improvement and a cross   functional team . We did exceed in the actual results in terms of anticipated team Velocity , Revenue   margin and collaboration . 

 In future as a continuation process we will review in periodic basis and apply the Learning launch   designs . The ongoing implementation is beneficial at this stage , as results come before a full   rollout in the design thinking timeline . 

 Approach : 

 Knowing that our team has gone through several design thinking activities / tools and are at this   stage in the timeline based on the outcome of results during the test we understood that the   learning launch is the appropriate tool for us at this situation . As mentioned earlier , will review the   insight gained from our launches and incorporate the insight into future launch designs . Future   launch designs should reflect insight gained , progress made , and come closer to a compelling   solution ready for full rollout . 

 Thanking You     Mithilesh Gupta   lowetyler@hotmail.com 


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ID_NUM: 
NAME_STUDENT: Mithilesh Gupta
PHONE_NUM: 
STREET_ADDRESS: 
URL_PERSONAL: 
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EMAIL - A student’s email address.
USERNAME - A student's username on any platform.
ID_NUM - A number or sequence of characters that could be used to identify a student, such as a student ID or a social security number.
PHONE_NUM - A phone number associated with a student.
URL_PERSONAL - A URL that might be used to identify a student.
STREET_ADDRESS - A full or partial street address that is associated with the student, such as their home address.
### Input: Reflection – Learning Launch 

 Challenge : 

 I am the Scrum Master for a multimillion - dollar project and my challenge is to improve the   velocity , streamline the process and increase the revenue for my organization . The project scope   includes developing online collaborative platform for suppliers and vendors . 

 •   The execution model is based on Agile principles where there are 5 scrum teams situated   in different geo locations , responsibility is split among 3 different vendors . 

 •   The project is based on fixed cost agreement and I need to bring the revenue margin to   60 % for my organization 

 •   Improve the Collaboration for the distributed scrum teams considering the time zone   difference and cultural distributions . 

 •   The feature development should go live every 2 weeks and maintaining a balanced   distribution of working hours among the team members . 

 We will focus on discovering the ineffectiveness and problematics areas for our team members ,   as well as key stakeholders . 

 Selection : 

 We went through several internal discussions and the design thinking activities , tools and   principles . As there is no proven method of universal success and every unique problem need to   come up with a unique solution , we decided to try the “ Learning Launch ” tool which is based on   experiment quickly and identify if it works for us or not . 

 Application : 

 Learning Launch 1 : 

 We focused on the structure / execution of the “ Delivery Model ” of our tasks and procedures . More   specifically we wanted to focus more on the “ Team Structure ” and the “ Process ” considering the   distributed scrum teams . We adapted to the Agile release train principle with different agile PODs   located at different geo locations . We made sure that there is an overlap of time zone for certain   hours for handover . We brought in our Agile Coach to review the idea and have a workshop with   the team to ease out the huddle and bring the team on the same page . We created a guideline   with clear description of our new process , established the RACI , Understand the roles &   responsibilities . 

 With the help of the higher management we were able to build a specific training and leering   center specific for our project . We identified a good mix of senior and junior team who can deliver 

 with high quality and maintaining the right balance of revenue . We also created a SWAT team   who acts as backfill the absence of some team members to negate the impact of the delivery . 

 Learning Launch 2 : 

 In the phase 2 we focused on the results of the tested idea after a span of 6 weeks . We collected   the anonymous feedback from our development team and the key stakeholders to know more   about the new process , understanding , concerns , improvements / suggestions . Apart from this we   hired an external consultant to review our proposed solution and the execution model . 

 With the help of the feedback and review we implemented few more tools and processes like : 

 •   Communication Channel for better collaboration 

 •   KPI audit templet 

 •   Use the baseline velocity for release planning 

 •   OKRs on quarterly basis , governance check points & remediation 

 •   Brought in few engineering best practices like “ TDD , Code Reviews , Continuous   Integration , In - built Test Automation , CI CD full stack services built in ” 

 Insight : 

 The application of the Learning Launch tool helped us identify assumptions and test the same . In   addition to this we analyzed the anticipated results to find that the new structure and process   would help us in long run . This will bring in transparency , productivity improvement and a cross   functional team . We did exceed in the actual results in terms of anticipated team Velocity , Revenue   margin and collaboration . 

 In future as a continuation process we will review in periodic basis and apply the Learning launch   designs . The ongoing implementation is beneficial at this stage , as results come before a full   rollout in the design thinking timeline . 

 Approach : 

 Knowing that our team has gone through several design thinking activities / tools and are at this   stage in the timeline based on the outcome of results during the test we understood that the   learning launch is the appropriate tool for us at this situation . As mentioned earlier , will review the   insight gained from our launches and incorporate the insight into future launch designs . Future   launch designs should reflect insight gained , progress made , and come closer to a compelling   solution ready for full rollout . 

 Thanking You     Mithilesh Gupta   lowetyler@hotmail.com
### Output: 