Solving real-world problems with a (mini) Design Sprint

We all grapple with challenges - big or small - that demand creative solutions. In this workshop, we’ll kick things off by exploring a real-world problem that resonates with everyone in the room. This shared challenge will set the stage for our journey through three key techniques in the Design Sprint realm, allowing us to collaboratively break it down and imagine innovative solutions.

1. We’ll begin with "How Might We" (HMW) statements, a collaborative exercise to reframe challenges by aligning business goals, user needs, and opportunities. Together, we’ll craft clear and actionable HMWs that set the foundation for focused problem-solving.
2. Next, we’ll unleash creativity with the Crazy 8s exercise, a rapid ideation technique designed to generate diverse solutions in just eight minutes. This time constrained environment pushes you to think beyond conventional ideas and tap into your creative potential.
3. Finally, we will move on to the Solution Sketch, where you will take your ideas and turn them into simple, visual representations. This part is all about collaboration and refining your thoughts into something concrete and shareable.

By the end of the session, you will have hands-on experience with these techniques and feel confident using them to tackle your own challenges.

Learning Outcome

1. Reframing Challenges into Opportunities
   Discover how to transform everyday problems into actionable “How Might We” questions, ensuring alignment between user needs, business objectives, and real-world feasibility.
2. Accelerated Idea Generation
   Experience the Crazy 8s method for sparking diverse solutions under time constraints, training you to think creatively and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
3. Visualising and Communicating Solutions
   Practice turning abstract ideas into clear, shareable sketches, enabling you to gather feedback, refine concepts, and move forward with confidence.

Target Audience
Product Managers and Aspiring Product Managers; Startup Founders and Entrepreneurs; Business and Technology Leaders, Business Analysts, UX Designers.

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Speakers

Mohit Chandna, with over 13 years of product experience across diverse domains and technologies, is a Lead Product Consultant at Equal Experts. Known for being a trusted advisor, he focuses on solving customer problems through innovative solutions. Passionate about exploring the evolving tech industry, he has been deeply involved with data for over three years. Mohit has shared his insights as a speaker at events like Agile on the Beach UK, Agility Today India, and the Atlassian Community Event.

Munish Malik, a Lead Product Consultant and Product Coach at Equal Experts, brings over 18 years of expertise in product management and agile delivery across industries like eCommerce, investment banking, and telecommunications. He specializes in product lifecycles from Discovery to Delivery, leveraging user-centric, research-led approaches. Munish has spoken at major conferences, including Agile India and AOTB UK, fostering learning and community in the agile and product management space.