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"Enrique has collated a great set of structured resources to help you successfully kick-off your project with a fun, low-barrier to entry approach. Get your team aligned and form a shared plan that can grow as you develop prototypes and learn more users needs."
Spencer Turner Consultant CPO / CDO, UX Design and Product Coach at Better Outcomes
"Enrique has collated a great set of structured resources to help you successfully kick-off your project with a fun, low-barrier to entry approach. Get your team aligned and form a shared plan that can grow as you develop prototypes and learn more users needs."
Spencer Turner Consultant CPO / CDO, UX Design and Product Coach at Better OutcomesAs I'm getting closer and closer to releasing the book (I'm aiming to release it sometime next weekI), I want to dive into a one of the activities in an Inception Workshop that has changed over the years; Let's make it flow.
Welcome to another edition of Beyond Inceptions, where we explore the strategies, lessons, and insights from my book, “Inceptions: Starting a Software Project.”
In this edition, I want to dive into a concept that forms the foundation of any successful project—clarity of vision. Whether you’re a startup founder, a product manager, or a software developer, the way you begin can have a lasting impact on the entire project.
One of the central ideas in Inceptions is the importance of an Inception Workshop— where all the key stakeholders come together to align their visions, goals, and expectations. Why is this necessary? Well, starting a project without understanding its core purpose is like hiking in foreign lands without a map. You may move forward, but there’s no guarantee you’ll reach the right destination.
The “Why” Behind the Project
A crucial part of defining the why of any project, especially in software, is validating market fit. Before committing to full-scale development, consider conducting a smaller version of an Inception Workshop specifically designed to kickstart your market fit validation. This mini workshop could bring together key stakeholders to brainstorm the core value proposition, identify potential customer pain points, and outline preliminary user personas. Following this, you can use strategies like creating landing pages with lead magnets building an email list to gauge early interest. This approach allows you to test your assumptions and gather direct feedback from potential users before investing heavily in development. The insights from this condensed Inception Workshop can help refine your product’s direction and ensure it aligns with market demand.
Aligning Your Team for Success
The true strength of any workshop lies not in the specific exercises but in ... Want to read the full article? Subscribe to the newsletter for full access!