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Innovation Sprints

From Idea to Impact

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Innovation Sprints are where creativity meets action. Whether you’re looking to crack a tricky challenge, test a bold idea, or launch something new, our sprints give you the structure, energy, and guidance to make it happen.

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Led by Rachel Murphy — seasoned facilitator, entrepreneur, and founder of The Innovation Lab, our sprints are powered by Design Thinking and the Lean Start-up method. With over 200 sprints facilitated through UCD and experience across public, private, and education sectors, Rachel brings the tools, insight, and energy to unlock meaningful change.

What is an Innovation Sprint?

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A facilitated, fast-paced process that helps teams:

  • Frame the right problem

  • Generate bold, human-centered solutions

  • Prototype quickly and test with real users

  • Build momentum for implementation

Our sprints are collaborative, creative, and outcome-driven, with just enough structure to keep things focused and just enough freedom to spark real innovation.

The method behind the magic!

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Our sprints blend:

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Design Thinking – to deeply understand users, redefine problems, and generate creative solutions.

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Lean Startup – to test assumptions quickly, learn fast, and reduce risk before big investment.

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This combo helps teams move quickly without compromising quality, relevance, or user needs.

Our Sprint Offerings

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Mini Sprint

(1 Day)

Perfect for small teams or fast-moving challenges.

  • Frame the challenge

  • Generate ideas fast

  • Prototype on paper

  • Get quick feedback

Great for idea validation, early-stage exploration, or energising teams.

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Classic Sprint

(3–5 Days)

Our most popular format,  ideal for teams tackling real problems and looking for a structured path to innovation.

  • Map the challenge and build empathy

  • Ideate and select top ideas

  • Rapid prototyping

  • Real-user testing

By the end, you’ll have tested concepts and clear next steps.

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Sprint + Start-up

(1–4 Weeks)

For teams ready to build something real.
We follow a full design sprint process plus Lean Startup tools:

Create testable MVPs (Minimum Viable Products)

Run lean experiments

Get market/user validation

Prepare for scaling or funding

Ideal for internal innovation teams, new ventures, and service design projects.

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