This lightning talk is based upon the experiences when trying to transform the worlds largest educational provider into a Lean Enterprise, focused on learner outcomes. An exciting time to be part of such a change which could benefit learners lives. We discuss how we call upon Agile principles to Scale and how we learn through the product lifecycle. Note this is in very early stages of rollout and is changing rapidly. By the time you see these slides there have been some changes made for sure. The is a video from Lean Day London accompanying these slides.

1. The Journey of a Lean Enterprise

2. Craig Strong
Agile & Lean Coach
Joined Pearson Jul 13
My Goal : Help A Giant Become A Lean Enterprise
craig.strong@pearson.com
@craigstrong (personal)
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Who?

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Worlds Largest Education Company
Worlds Largest Publisher

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Challenges
• Operates in over 70 Countries
• Approx. 44k Employees
• Growth through Acquisition
• Institutional Sales
• Print Background
• Months to validate effects

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Historic Portfolio
Estimated Figures

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CHANGING THE WAY WE THINK

7. • CHANGE OR DIE

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OUR TEAM

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LEARNER AT CENTRE

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PRODUCT LIFECYCLE

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• IDEAS ARE FREE!
• FROM ANYONE
• LIGHT PITCH
• 2 DAY LEANATHONS
• INVESTMENT THESIS
• LEARNER NEED

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• FOCUS ON NEED
• IN THE FIELD
• EVIDENCE
• LEARNER OUTCOME
• 1-4 WEEKS
• SMALL TEAM

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• LEARNER OUTCOME
• 2-12 WEEKS
• SMALL TEAM
• EARLY ADOPTER
• PRODUCT MKT FIT
• EVIDENCE
• AGILE

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• + EARLY ADOPTERS
• 2-12 WEEKS CYCLES
• EXPAND MKT REACH
• REPEAT BML
• EVIDENCE
• EFFICACY

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CHANGING LEAN ENTERPRISE
• Not Just Digital
• Each Line Of Business
• Making A Difference
• Global Impact

18. JOIN US ?
craig.strong@pearson.com
Or Follow Our Journey