My Hot Take on the Foundation Sprint | #ADAW Ep. 03

In this episode, I share my thoughts on Foundation Sprints, a new workshop format created by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky. I was lucky enough to take part in the first public training, and I’m excited to share what I learned.

This sprint is all about building a solid foundation before jumping into execution. I walk through the key steps: identifying your target audience, defining the core problem, exploring your advantages, analyzing competitors, and finding what makes you stand out.

I also do a deep dive into one decision-making activity from the sprint that I think every facilitator should have in their toolkit.

If you’re looking for a simple, effective way to design better workshops, this episode is full of tips and ideas you can start using right away.

https://facilitatorscorner.substack.com/p/my-hot-take-on-the-foundation-sprint

📌 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
00:00 – Introduction to Foundation Sprints

01:00 – Understanding the Foundation Sprint

02:31 – Key Takeaways from the Training

04:59 – The Importance of Alignment and Prioritization

07:22 – Analyzing Competition and Differentiation

09:13 – The Magic Lens Decision-Making Tool

14:45 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts

✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:• What makes Foundation Sprints different (and powerful)

• A step-by-step breakdown of the sprint format

• How to align teams before execution

• One must-know tool for group decision-making

• Real-life takeaways from the first public training

🛠️ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:Check out my full breakdown of the Foundation Sprint in this newsletter post:👉 https://facilitatorscorner.substack.com/p/my-hot-take-on-the-foundation-sprint

🗣️ 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁:For the past five years, I’ve been crafting and leading workshops with big brands, NGOs, and startups—focusing on strategy, creative problem-solving, concept design, and team alignment. Whether in-person, online, or hybrid, I design experiences that are engaging, impactful, and just the right amount of unexpected.

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