Episode 34.5 - Minipod: What Is a Sprint? Agile, Design Sprints & Getting Stuff Done FAST
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Ever heard the word “sprint” thrown around in meetings and nodded like you knew what it meant? Same.In this bite-sized episode of Productivity Nerd, Kathy finally got to grips with what a sprint actually is — where it came from (hello, Agile and Scrum), how it works, and why it’s such a powerful tool for focused productivity.Whether you’re a techie, a founder, a freelancer, or just trying to finish something this century, this episode breaks down:✅ What sprints are and where they started✅ How Google Ventures runs a 5-day Design Sprint✅ The pros (focus! momentum! clarity!)✅ And the cons (burnout, anyone?)Plus, some thoughts on when to sprint… and when to slow the heck down.📚 Mentioned: Sprint by Jake Knapp – worth a read if you like structure and speed.Learn how to use sprints for writing, marketing, project work, and beyond — even if you’ve never coded a thing in your life.#SprintsExplained #DesignSprint #AgileProductivity #WorkSmarter #ProductivityPodcast #TimeBoxing #FocusWork #ScrumMethodology #GVDesignSprint #SprintProductivity #PersonallyVirtual #ProductivityNerd #ExecutiveAssistantSupport
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