Design Sprint Academy

The Cynefin Framework helps product managers handle complex and uncertain situations with clear steps for problem-solving and decision-making. With Cynefin, you can quickly figure out what type of challenge you’re facing, choose the right approach, and turn messy problems into clear, actionable solutions. Want to learn how Cynefin can make you a better problem solver? Read the full article ⬇️ #innovation #problemframing #decisionmaking #stakeholdermanagement

Success requires SPEED. Whether it’s growing an existing product or bringing a new value proposition to market, speed is essential. The faster you learn what works, what doesn’t, and why, the quicker you can iterate and arrive at a solution that customers will use and, most importantly, BUY. Unfortunately, speed is a missed opportunity for many organizations as they are just not set up for it. Here are a few reasons why: ❌ Too many stakeholders and gatekeepers: This naturally leads to misalignment and stifles progress. ❌ Risk-aversion is real. When results take months (or years) and cost the budget of a small country, people become hesitant to take risks. ❌ Lack of agility. Big organizations have a unique talent for turning innovation processes into bureaucratic nightmares. I've seen innovation teams that operate no differently than traditional corporate departments. One solution? FORCE speed, and get results before the organization even realizes what’s happening. ✅ Involve only the relevant stakeholders and experts. ✅ Focus on one problem for one customer, and be crystal clear about the business value. ✅ Follow a proven process that works. The #DesignSprint is one such method. You get results in just one week—which, in corporate life, is like a second. Do it now, and ask for forgiveness later. Once you’ve done it, they’ll thank you for it. And trust me, there will be no turning back.

Dealing with "difficult" stakeholders can be a real challenge for any project. Check out our latest article where we explore practical strategies to manage tough conversations, maintain alignment, and keep your project moving forward smoothly. #StakeholderManagement #DesignSprints #Innovation #ProblemSolving #Leadership

Join us at Canvas 24! 🚀 Our founder John Vetan from Design Sprint Academy will be speaking alongside Tony Beltramelli from Miro about how AI-powered tools and rapid prototyping are accelerating product innovation. This is an incredible opportunity to gain insights from industry experts who are driving the future of innovation. 📅 October 8 – Don’t miss out on Miro’s biggest event of the year, packed with inspiration and the latest updates. https://canvas24.miro.com/ #Canvas24 #Innovation #Prototyping #AIPowered #DesignSprints

Ever felt overwhelmed by the complexity of the #designsprint activities? 🤯 We've been there too. After running countless sprints, we realized there had to be a better way to keep everything organized and on track. Introducing the new Design Sprint Method Cards – your ultimate design sprint cheat sheet. 📚 → Clear and concise instructions for every activity → Practical examples to guide you through each step → Expertly crafted by seasoned facilitators No more scrambling for notes or forgetting important details. 🚫 Our cards have everything you need right at your fingertips. Ready to simplify your sprints and achieve amazing results? Grab your cards today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9pEzqYg #facilitation #facilitatorcards #designsprintcards #workshopper

Today, I am sharing one of the best resources to make your design sprint workshop (and not only) the best you have ever done. If ↳You’re about to run a design sprint with your product team. ↳You’re considering one but still need to get stakeholder approval. ↳You’re a consultant and have to convince your client first. It’s understandable — after all, a design sprint is a big investment. You’re taking 5-10 people away from their day-to-day roles to focus on a major challenge for 4-5 days. It has to deliver great results. And if it doesn’t? Well, that’s on you. No pressure! 😅 So, how can you set your design sprint up for success? Spoiler alert: it’s all about how you start. At Design Sprint Academy, we’ve learned from running a million design sprints (OK, not quite that many, but you get it) that success begins with a solid Design Sprint Brief. Here’s why a great Design Sprint Brief is your best friend: 🎯 Focus — It defines the problem that needs solving, providing clarity for the team. (Because let’s face it, the hardest part of any project is figuring out what you’re actually solving!) 🤔 Context — It captures past attempts, barriers, and challenges. With this, your team avoids previous mistakes and is better prepared for the sprint. 💰 Business Perspective — It outlines clear business objectives, success metrics, and KPIs so your boss or client know what "winning" looks like. 🤷♂️ Customer Perspective — It reflects the customer’s point of view — from their goals to their frustrations, giving your team deeper insight into who they’re solving for. How do we use the Design Sprint Brief? ✅ Facilitator Checklist — It’s a confidence boost for facilitators. It shows you’ve done your homework on problem definition, business metrics, and customer insights. ✅ Stakeholder Buy-in — A well-written brief can be your secret weapon to getting sign-off. Show the stakeholders or clients exactly what your sprint will achieve in a few days, and you’ll get them on board. ✅ Team Onboarding — Share it with your sprint team before the workshop. They’ll hit the ground running, fully informed and ready to dive in. Here’s the best part: You can spend hours creating your own Design Sprint Brief... or you can grab ours for good (not for free 🙂) and get back to prepping for your sprint. It’s proven, effective, and ready to go. 👇🏼 Get it now [link in comments]

In a world where everything happens on a 📱device, it's easy to forget the power of pen and paper. ✍️ We’re so absorbed by screens and apps that we lose touch with the simple yet powerful 📝✨act of writing. But for deep learning, nothing compares to the impact of putting pen to paper. At Design Sprint Academy, we believe that effective learning is about more than just listening—it’s about actively engaging with the material. That’s why our courses include specialized 📚💡notebooks designed to enhance your understanding and retention. Note-taking isn’t just about jotting things down; it's about creating a deeper connection with what you are learning. Here’s why it’s so important and how it can help in the learning process: 🎯 Improve focus and attention 🎯 🧠 Deepen understanding of complex concepts 🧠 🗃️ Enhance memory and retention 🗃️ 🧩 Develop critical thinking skills 🧩 📖 Create your personalized learning resource 📖 In each of our specialized notebooks, you will find detailed explanations of the subject matter, the purpose behind each activity, and step-by-step instructions on how to execute the activities, within the context of #designsprints. And right next to these insights? A blank page for notes, ready to capture thoughts, ideas, and reflections in real-time. 📝💭 Want to learn more about our Corporate Design Sprint Masterclass? Get in touch with us! 📧🤝 [email protected] #LearningTips #DesignSprints

Tired of Design Sprints that fizzle out? 💥 A well-crafted Design Sprint Brief is our secret weapon for focused, aligned, and impactful results. -------------------------------------------------------------- What is a Design Sprint? It's a four-day process for solving big challenges through rapid prototyping and testing. --------------------------------------------------------------- Don't let your sprint go off the rails! 🛤️ Learn how a solid brief can: ✅ Align your team around a common goal. ✅ Focus your efforts on the right problem. ✅ Secure stakeholder buy-in. ✅ Mitigates risks of working on a poorly defined challenge. ✅ Ensures relevance of your solutions. Ready to level up your Design Sprints? 🚀 Check-out our Facilitation Kits (in-person and online) #DesignSprint #Innovation #ProductDevelopment #Teamwork #Success

Officially a Design Sprint Facilitator! 💪 5 days of intense learning at Design Sprint Academy. Who's ready to sprint? Bring on the challenges with you! #designsprint #certified

Change doesn’t happen overnight, especially when it comes to adopting better ways of working in large organizations. Breaking down silos, fostering a customer-centric mindset, and focusing on problems before jumping to solutions all require time, discipline, and practice. Leadership simply asking for agility isn’t enough—too many organizations have learned this the hard way during their agile transformations. Real change comes from equipping the workforce with the right methods and tools to achieve these goals and then giving them the time and space to apply them. This week in #Riyadh, Design Sprint Academy partnered with Elm Company to do just that. We focused on: ✅ Problem Definition & Decision-Making → Problem Framing ✅ Customer-Centric Problem Solving → Design Sprints ✅ Collaboration & Workshop Design → Advanced Facilitation I’m excited to see these teams put what they’ve learned into practice. It won’t be long before this way of working spreads like fire and becomes the norm. Then, smart organizations that invest in developing their people and show patience will gain a competitive edge and thrive, while others may continue to struggle with endless cycles of agile transformations.