Book Titles

Sprint
How to solve big problems and test new ideas in just five days

By Jake Knapp

Year Published: 2016
ISBN-13: 978-1-5011-2174-6
Categories: Ideas, Problem Solving, Problems

59 Quotes Found

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The combination of a clear schedule and no devices gives your team a huge supply of raw attention.

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…magic happens when we use big whiteboards to solve problems.

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…if you don’t slow down, share what you know, and prioritize, you could end up wasting time and effort on the wrong part of the problem.

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Your goal should reflect your team’s principles and aspirations. Don’t worry about overreaching.

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Big questions and unknowns can be discomforting, but you’ll feel relieved to see them all listed in one place. You’ll know where you’re headed and what you’re up against.

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Your map should be simple… you’ll just include the major steps required for customers to move from beginning to completion…

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Nobody knowns everything, not even the CEO. Instead, the information is distributed asymmetrically across the team and across the company.

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By asking people for their input early in the process, you help them feel invested in the outcome.

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…[the] phrase ‘Remind us…’ is useful, because most interviews include content the team has heard before, at some point or another.

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After interviewing the experts and organizing your notes, the most important part of your project should jump right out of your map, almost like a crack in the earth.

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