Example Reflection – Learning Launch 

 Challenge 

 One of the main problem we face is that when we translate our strategy into projects , these   projects are loosely linked to our strategic objective . Consequently , many of our projects had   limited impact on achieving the strategic objective . 

 I have always noticed this problem a year or so after I joined the organization seven years ago . I   was working in the service delivery function . Recently , I joined the strategy team as the head of   the function and I intend to fix this problem ( i.e. fixing the gap between strategic planning and   execution ) . 

 My team and I have decided to develop and use KPIs to measure the achievement level of our   strategic objective . Each strategic objective will be translated into a set of KPIs , along with their   baseline and annual targets . Then projects will be judged based on how much they can achieve   of the KPIs ’ targets using benefit realization plans . The following figure illustrate ( or visualize )   the idea of our solution . 

 The main challenge we faced was how to drive this change across the entire organization , and   make sure that everyone is onboard . 

 Selection 

 We have used multiple design thinking tools during this project . For example , we used   visualization to articulate the problem . We also used brainstorming to look at multiple   alternative solution . 

 When it comes to what works , we selected the learning launch tool . Learning launch is an   experiment design to test if the idea works . Its main advantage is that it is quick and inexpensive   to execute . The main purpose of learning launches is to learn . After completing the learning   launch , the idea might be revised or killed . Once the idea is ready , it can be scaled up . 

 Application 

 In our learning launch , we selected one of the organization ’s eight divisions to test the solution   on . The division owns four of the organization ’s strategic objective . Each of the strategic   objective was transformed into three to four KPIs . Each KPI was assigned an owner ( a senior   management member within the division ) . For each KPI we computed its baseline , and created   its annual targets for the next three years . After that , we engaged the division ’s entire team to   discuss what projects are needed to achieve the targets assigned to each KPI . The entire process 

 Strategic   Objective 

 KPI # 1 

 KPI # 2 

 Project # 1 

 Project # 2 

 Project # 3 

 Project # 4 

 consisted of four session ( two with division ’s senior management , and two with the entire   division ’s team ) and took two weeks to complete . 

 Insight & Approach 

 By applying the learning launch tool , we were able to test if our proposed solution can address   the challenge mentioned above . The successful launch was used as the main piece of our story- telling tool to communicate the solution and drive change across the entire organization . 

 We have also learned some valuable lessons about the assignment of ownership to KPIs and   how to resolve issues related to cross - functional objectives and KPIs . The resolusion of these   issues was incorporated into our solution when we scaled up to cover the entire organization . 

 Through our the exercise , my team used some designing thinking tools . I found that the learning   launch was the most interesting to talk about in my reflection paper because of the its high   impact on the solution . In the future , I would use learning launches in every project that needs   change management . 


EMAIL: 
ID_NUM: 
NAME_STUDENT: 
PHONE_NUM: 
STREET_ADDRESS: 
URL_PERSONAL: 
USERNAME: 

### Task: You are a PII (Personal Identity Information) Detection. Given a essays written by students, you have to identify ONLY the following:
NAME_STUDENT - The full or partial name of a student that is not necessarily the author of the essay. This excludes instructors, authors, and other person names.
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: Example Reflection – Learning Launch 

 Challenge 

 One of the main problem we face is that when we translate our strategy into projects , these   projects are loosely linked to our strategic objective . Consequently , many of our projects had   limited impact on achieving the strategic objective . 

 I have always noticed this problem a year or so after I joined the organization seven years ago . I   was working in the service delivery function . Recently , I joined the strategy team as the head of   the function and I intend to fix this problem ( i.e. fixing the gap between strategic planning and   execution ) . 

 My team and I have decided to develop and use KPIs to measure the achievement level of our   strategic objective . Each strategic objective will be translated into a set of KPIs , along with their   baseline and annual targets . Then projects will be judged based on how much they can achieve   of the KPIs ’ targets using benefit realization plans . The following figure illustrate ( or visualize )   the idea of our solution . 

 The main challenge we faced was how to drive this change across the entire organization , and   make sure that everyone is onboard . 

 Selection 

 We have used multiple design thinking tools during this project . For example , we used   visualization to articulate the problem . We also used brainstorming to look at multiple   alternative solution . 

 When it comes to what works , we selected the learning launch tool . Learning launch is an   experiment design to test if the idea works . Its main advantage is that it is quick and inexpensive   to execute . The main purpose of learning launches is to learn . After completing the learning   launch , the idea might be revised or killed . Once the idea is ready , it can be scaled up . 

 Application 

 In our learning launch , we selected one of the organization ’s eight divisions to test the solution   on . The division owns four of the organization ’s strategic objective . Each of the strategic   objective was transformed into three to four KPIs . Each KPI was assigned an owner ( a senior   management member within the division ) . For each KPI we computed its baseline , and created   its annual targets for the next three years . After that , we engaged the division ’s entire team to   discuss what projects are needed to achieve the targets assigned to each KPI . The entire process 

 Strategic   Objective 

 KPI # 1 

 KPI # 2 

 Project # 1 

 Project # 2 

 Project # 3 

 Project # 4 

 consisted of four session ( two with division ’s senior management , and two with the entire   division ’s team ) and took two weeks to complete . 

 Insight & Approach 

 By applying the learning launch tool , we were able to test if our proposed solution can address   the challenge mentioned above . The successful launch was used as the main piece of our story- telling tool to communicate the solution and drive change across the entire organization . 

 We have also learned some valuable lessons about the assignment of ownership to KPIs and   how to resolve issues related to cross - functional objectives and KPIs . The resolusion of these   issues was incorporated into our solution when we scaled up to cover the entire organization . 

 Through our the exercise , my team used some designing thinking tools . I found that the learning   launch was the most interesting to talk about in my reflection paper because of the its high   impact on the solution . In the future , I would use learning launches in every project that needs   change management .
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