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Innovation Sprints

This course immerses students in the practice of innovation sprints, a five-day process for rapidly solving problems and testing new ideas. Participants will learn to plan and prepare for sprints, utilize rapid ideation techniques, test prototypes with users, integrate feedback, and scale solutions post-sprint.

Learning Goals
  • Learn how to plan and prepare for a successful innovation sprint, from setting the challenge to creating the right environment
  • Gain mastery in conducting the five-day sprint process, from problem definition to prototype testing
  • Discover and practice rapid ideation techniques to generate innovative solutions quickly
  • Develop skills in building prototypes and testing them with real users to gather actionable feedback
  • Learn strategies for scaling and integrating successful sprint solutions into normal business operations
Overview
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Imagine your team has been tasked with solving a complex problem or developing a new product offering. Instead of getting bogged down in endless meetings and discussions, you decide to run an innovation sprint. In just five days, you go from defining the problem to testing a functional prototype with real users. The insights you gain allow you to refine your solution and move forward with confidence, knowing you're on the right track.

In this course, you'll learn how to run your own innovation sprints. You'll discover how to plan and prepare for a successful sprint, including selecting the right challenge and assembling a cross-functional team. You'll gain hands-on experience with rapid ideation techniques that help you generate and refine ideas quickly. You'll learn how to build and test prototypes with real users, gathering valuable feedback to inform your solution. Finally, you'll explore strategies for integrating successful sprint outcomes into your normal business operations.

Don't let bureaucracy and indecision slow your innovation. Learn how to use innovation sprints to solve problems, test ideas, and drive results at rapid speed.

What you'll get out of this course
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  • Sprint Mastery: Gain the ability to plan, prepare for, and conduct effective innovation sprints.
  • Rapid Ideation Skills: Learn and apply techniques for generating and refining ideas at high speed.
  • Prototyping and Testing Expertise: Develop your skills in creating and testing prototypes with real users.
  • Feedback Integration Strategies: Learn how to gather, analyze, and integrate user feedback to refine your solutions.
  • Scaling Solutions Know-How: Acquire strategies for successfully scaling and implementing sprint outcomes in your organization.
Learning goals
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  • Learn how to plan and prepare for a successful innovation sprint, from setting the challenge to creating the right environment
  • Gain mastery in conducting the five-day sprint process, from problem definition to prototype testing
  • Discover and practice rapid ideation techniques to generate innovative solutions quickly
  • Develop skills in building prototypes and testing them with real users to gather actionable feedback
  • Learn strategies for scaling and integrating successful sprint solutions into normal business operations