Discovery Sprint Guide
This guide explains the U.S. Digital Service’s “discovery sprint,” a process by which teams can quickly build a common understanding of the status of complex organization, system, or service.
The USDS Discovery Sprint Guide outlines a structured approach for conducting short, focused research sprints to rapidly understand organizational challenges and recommend actionable next steps.
It emphasizes best practices in preparation, team composition, stakeholder engagement, and human-centered design, while also providing guidance on logistics, interviews, reporting, and avoiding common pitfalls to ensure clear, impactful recommendations.
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