The document discusses how to run Learning and Development (L&D) like a startup by emphasizing alignment with organizational missions and employing lean startup principles. It outlines steps such as understanding problems, developing a minimum viable product (MVP), and measuring outcomes through relevant metrics. The focus is on addressing challenges in eLearning, specifically the issue of learners not completing self-directed courses, and adapting strategies based on data insights.

1. Why (and How) You Should Be
Running Your L&D Like a Startup
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3. New Years Inspiration
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Running L&D Like a Startup
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Definitions: L&D
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eLearning Team
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7. Definitions: Startup
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Why Run L&D Like a Start-up
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9. What’s your mission?
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Syncing with your Execs
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10. Is your work aligned with your organization’s mission?
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How to Run L&D Like a Start-up
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12. Why Lean?
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13. Lean startup
The Lean Startup
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15. Three Steps for Applying Lean Startup
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1. Understand the Problem
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17. What problem are you currently trying to solve in your eLearning initiative?
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19. Who?
Look at your data.
Why?
Look at your data
When?
Look at your data.
The Problem
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Challenge: Learners not completing self-directed course.

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Too much, or too little data?
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22. What if?
Hypothesis:
The Hypothesis
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Challenge: Learners not completing self-directed course.

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Hypothesis: If
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The Hypothesis
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Challenge: Learners not completing self-directed course.

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Product Management Hypothesis
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2. MVP
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26. Challenge: Learners not completing self-directed course.
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MVP
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29. Lean Analytics
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30. You’re forced to confront inconvenient truths.
Measure what Matters
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Alistair Cross & Benjamin Yoskovitz

31. Finding the Right Metric
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32. One Metric: Completion Rates
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Resources
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35. Lambda Lab: Using the Feedback Module Effectively
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Upcoming Sessions: New Format!
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36. Contact Us
Phone: 1.877.694.5289
Email: Support@lambdasolutions.net
Web: www.lambdasolutions.net
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