Click
How to Make What People Want
(Author) Jake Knapp'The new playbook for building the future. A concise, actionable masterclass on design and strategy.' Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn Ever had a good idea but didn't know how to begin? The New York Times bestselling authors of Sprint reveal the smart way to start ambitious projects. Every big project - whether it's technology, sneakers or a neighbourhood café - requires a big investment to get going. Unfortunately, most of them flop. Too many teams waste time, money and opportunity because they follow the wrong strategy and lose sight of what really matters: Do people want what you're making? As designers and investors, Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky have helped hundreds of teams bring new products and services into the world. Click is their proven system for starting projects the right way, to make better decisions and move swiftly towards a solution that clicks with customers. Building on their bestselling book Sprint, this step-by-step playbook is filled with stories from Nike, Microsoft, Google, Slack and the frontiers of AI research, and reveals essential lessons for: defining the basics of a project differentiating it from the competition choosing the best approach and proving your strategy Compressing six months of strategy development into just two days, Click will help any team start successful new projects, quickly.
Jake Knapp
Jake Knapp is a bestselling author and design partner at GV, formerly Google Ventures. He is best known for his book "Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days," co-authored with John Zeratsky and Braden Kowitz. Knapp's work focuses on design thinking and innovation, with a practical approach to solving complex problems efficiently. His writing style is clear, concise, and actionable, making his books accessible to a wide audience. Knapp's contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the fields of design, business, and entrepreneurship, inspiring readers to think creatively and work smarter.