Episode 8 — Experiment Early: Build an Increment to Validate Need
This episode explores the agile principle of building early increments to test assumptions and validate real customer need. Listeners are introduced to the concept of minimum viable product (MVP) and how it serves as an experiment rather than a finished solution. The discussion explains why teams must avoid the trap of overbuilding and instead prioritize quick, testable slices of functionality. Examples illustrate how early increments reduce uncertainty and accelerate learning cycles.
The second half emphasizes the relationship between validated learning and stakeholder trust. By showing results rather than promising them, teams create credibility and encourage investment in future increments. Candidates also learn how this principle often shows up in PMI-ACP situational questions where the best option is the one that generates feedback quickly. The episode makes clear that experimentation is a discipline, not a shortcut. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com.
