Sprint by Jake Knapp

Favorite Quote
“We’ve found that magic happens when we use big whiteboards to solve problems. The room itself becomes a sort of shared brain for the team.” — Jake Knapp
The Book in One Sentence
Sprint completely overhauls your project management process so it allows you to go from zero to prototype in just five days and figure out if your idea is worth creating faster than ever.
Why should you read it?
I was so excited about this concept when I first heard about it that I bought the book on the spot. Developed by Knapp at Google, the design sprint is actually a universal tool to help you prototype and iterate quickly, getting new ideas out the door fast and testing their validity in just a few days. A wonderful book to make more of a positive difference in your customers’ lives faster.
Key Takeaways
Sprints consist of a deadline, a team in one room and a prototype.
Focus on the defining moment in the customer journey and work backwards.
Sketch out existing solutions and see how you can combine them.