1. before sprint
   1. follow checklist for Set the Stage
      1. https://library.gv.com/sprint-week-set-the-stage-99f2f29ce0e7
   2. know more
      1. https://www.gv.com/sprint/
      2. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56778f460ab377c981686546/t/56c2b6c337013bc7bcab14c7/1456958631313/Sprint+checklists.pdf
      3. https://www.thesprintbook.com/how
2. 1. UNDERSTAND
   1. map out the problem
   2. pick an important place to focus
   3. ask the experts at your company to share what they know
   4. follow checklist
      1. https://library.gv.com/sprint-week-monday-4bf0606b5c81
   5. a problem that you can solve in one week
3. 2. COLLECT IDEAS & SKETCH
   1. starts with inspiration
      1. a review of existing ideas to remix and improve
   2. sketch competing solutions on paper
   3. planning Friday’s customer test
   4. follow checklist
      1. https://library.gv.com/sprint-week-tuesday-d22b30f905c3
   5. have a stack of solutions
4. 3. DECIDE
   1. make difficult decisions
      1. critique each solution and choose one
   2. turn your ideas into a testable hypothesis
   3. make a storyboard
      1. a step-by-step plan your prototype
   4. follow checklist
      1. https://library.gv.com/sprint-week-wednesday-900fe3f2c26e
   5. a storyboard
5. 4. PROTOTYPE
   1. turn storyboard into a prototype
      1. hammer out a high-fidelity prototype
   2. make sure everything is ready for Friday’s test
   3. follow checklist
      1. https://library.gv.com/sprint-week-thursday-df8d7c8c0555
   4. built a realistic prototype
6. 5. VALIDATE
   1. test it with real live humans
      1. interview customers and learn by watching them react to your prototype
   2. follow checklist
      1. https://library.gv.com/sprint-week-friday-7f66b4194137#.8e10zsect
   3. you’ll know just what to do next