340. The Secret Way To Get Things Done Faster and Better

Key Takeaways

• Traditional long-term planning often creates vague, unused documents.
• Sprinting to Success emphasizes speed, clarity, and focus on one meaningful problem.
• A Decider is critical—without one, teams stall in endless opinions.
• Small, time-boxed teams (3–6 people) drive faster, better results.
• Progress must be visible, tested, and iterated—perfection is the enemy.
• Celebrate wins briefly, then move on to the next sprint.

Actionable Insights

• Pick ONE high-impact, urgent problem for your sprint.
• Appoint a Decider who can make final calls without delay.
• Keep the team lean (max 6) and fully committed.
• Define success clearly with measurable outcomes before starting.
• Prototype quickly, test with users, adjust, repeat.
• Document lessons learned and keep building the habit of sprint execution.

Leadership Challenge