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Net Positive Sprint Kit - Part 2 of 9

Part 2 of 9 · Getting Started

Use this tool

  • Before running your first session with one of the tools
  • When explaining the kit to a new team or stakeholder
  • As a refresher, if momentum has slowed

You'll get

  • A clear plan for introducing the kit without overwhelming the team
  • A first step that fits the team's current work and capacity
  • Confidence that you can adapt the tools to your context
Getting started

How to use the kit

Start small and build on real work:

  • Start with one tool: pick the one that will have the most obvious value for the work already underway.
  • Use it in real work: avoid hypothetical exercises or side projects where the stakes are low.
  • Position it as an invitation: let the team decide how much or how little they want to adapt it.
  • Keep the setup light: no long intros, just explain the purpose and get into the activity.
  • Share what you find: capture and circulate any useful changes, insights, or blockers.
Guidance

Tips for making it work

  • Pick a moment when the team is already looking at work together (e.g. sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospective)
  • Avoid adding more than 10-15 minutes to existing sessions at first
  • Use language that fits the team's culture. If "sustainability" feels abstract, frame it as "efficiency", "impact", or "future-proofing"
  • Watch for signs of interest and resistance, and adjust accordingly
  • Check for trade-offs; some optimisations could affect accessibility, security, or user experience.
In practice

Example

A design agency tried the Sprint Planning Prompts in their usual backlog refinement. The facilitator picked three prompts most relevant to that week's work and slotted them in alongside normal discussion. The whole activity took under 10 minutes but led to changes in image formats, content choices, and how a third-party library was used.

Output

The team has tried one tool in a real context and has a shared sense of whether and how to use more.

Measurement & Validation

Track participation: number of team members actively contributing during the first tool run-through. Optional: Capture any follow-up actions logged in the backlog as a result.

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