Validation Sprint

4 Weeks to Know Before You Build

Week 1
Define the Hypothesis
Write the job, not the technology. Fill in X, Y, Z specifics from actual user data.
Define the job users need done
Specify the X, Y, Z variables
Create the research brief
Week 2
Recruit & Interview
20-30 active retained users. Walk through their actual workflow step by step.
Workflow walkthrough
Pain mapping
Concept reaction test
Week 3
Prototype & Test
Non-functional prototype with 10 users. Watch where they hesitate. Watch what they ignore.
Figma or Wizard of Oz test
Observe natural usage
Surface workflow fit problems
Week 4
Categorise & Decide
Classify the feature as Defensive, Value, or Noise. Decide: build minimum, build deep, or build nothing.
Is the problem real?
Defensive, Value, or Noise?
What's the right V1 scope?
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