Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days
by Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky & Braden Kowitz · 2016
In a nutshell
Five-day product management sprint process for startups to build and test MVPs, validate ideas via prototyping and user feedback. Developed at Google Ventures for rapid problem-solving. Faster alternative to extended cycles in PM literature like Inspired.
Overview
A practical guide to running a 'design sprint' to solve critical problems.
Five Phases
- Monday: Map and pick target.
- Tuesday: Sketch solutions.
- Wednesday: Storyboard, decide.
- Thursday: Prototype.
- Friday: Test with users.
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Reference
Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days — publisher / official page. Summary adapted from the Awesome Startup Books collection.
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