{"product_id":"sprint","title":"Sprint","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSprint\u003c\/em\u003e by Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky, and Braden Kowitz offers readers a powerful toolkit for solving complex business problems and validating new ideas with unprecedented speed. Originally developed within the hallowed walls of Google Ventures, this five-day sprint process has been meticulously crafted and tested across diverse industries, from mobile technology and e-commerce to healthcare and finance. What started as an innovative method at Google has now transformed the way businesses approach problem-solving and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of \u003cem\u003eSprint\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical, step-by-step guide designed to help teams of all sizes tackle their greatest challenges. With a focus on rapid experimentation, it transforms daunting business dilemmas into manageable tasks that lead to actionable results in just five days. Whether you're part of a burgeoning startup, a large organisation, or a non-profit, this book is for anyone in need of swift and effective solutions to critical questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin these pages, you'll discover a structured process that Monday through Friday can yield incredible insights and tangible outcomes. The book breaks down each day into specific goals and activities, from mapping out the problem and sketching solutions to prototyping and user testing. It's a methodology that fosters collaboration, ignites creativity, and eliminates the inertia often associated with traditional problem-solving approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSprint\u003c\/em\u003e is more than just a guide; it's been endorsed by industry leaders and praised for its transformative impact. Eric Ries, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Lean Startup\u003c\/em\u003e, lauds it as \"a transformative formula for testing ideas that works whether you're at a startup or a large organisation.\" Beth Comstock, Vice Chair of GE, highlights \"the genius of Jake Knapp's \u003cem\u003eSprint\u003c\/em\u003e\" and its capacity for breaking down the steps needed to solve significant problems with urgency and impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReader reviews echo the sentiments of industry leaders, describing the book as a \"game changer,\" \"amazing,\" and \"revolutionary,\" citing its practical applications and significant results in real-world scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe journey of \u003cem\u003eSprint\u003c\/em\u003e started with designer Jake Knapp at Google, where he used the five-day process on projects ranging from Google Search to Google X. Later, along with Braden Kowitz and John Zeratsky at Google Ventures, they refined and implemented the sprint methodology with over a hundred companies, achieving remarkable results across various fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're grappling with where to focus your efforts or need to visualise your ideas in the real world, \u003cem\u003eSprint\u003c\/em\u003e provides a sure-fire way to answer these questions. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone eager to swiftly and effectively solve problems, from entrepreneurs and business leaders to teachers and non-profits. It's a must-read for those looking to transform their approach to innovation and decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45658057081068,"sku":"9780593076118","price":31.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780593076118_99b6d244-3197-4966-821d-6852f605f81f.jpg?v=1740963410","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/sprint","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}