CW-301b · Module 3

Sprint Iteration & Compounding

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A single research sprint answers a single question. A sprint series builds compounding intelligence. Sprint one answers "who are the competitors?" Sprint two answers "how do their pricing models compare?" Sprint three answers "where are the gaps we can exploit?" Each sprint builds on the previous one's findings, and the cumulative output is a strategic intelligence asset that no single sprint could produce.

Do This

  • Design sprint series where each sprint builds on the previous one's findings
  • Save extraction templates and synthesis outputs for reuse in future sprints
  • Schedule recurring sprints for fast-moving domains — quarterly for stable markets, monthly for emerging ones

Avoid This

  • Treat each sprint as a standalone exercise — you lose the compounding benefit
  • Re-extract data that has not changed since the last sprint — update only what is new
  • Run sprints without reviewing previous sprint outputs first — duplication wastes the time box