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TESTIMONIALS
A collection of thoughts from our readers.
"Having a big idea and turning that big idea into a reality and success are very different things. What I love about this book that Douglas Ferguson and Karen Holst have put together is that it provides a hands-on guide to turning an innovation that exists only in your head into a reality. This book is chock full of tips, wisdom, and detailed instructions on overcoming the speed bumps and obstacles that face intrapreneurs as they put themselves out there to create something new. They have been there and lived it and are able to access the real insider view of the creative process to help the reader in real and tangible ways."
- Steve Rader, Founder/CEO, Crowd Resources Consulting
Start Within is the new handbook leaders across public, private, and nonprofit sectors should share with their teams. The framework is actionable and stories inspirational, helping leaders go beyond thinking about a culture of innovation to actually catalyzing teams for creative problem-solving and taking ideas from concept to implementation.
-Jamie Gardner, Partner, X Sector Labs
The moment I began reading Start Within, I was put into action. As someone who loves to create and innovate, this book helped me navigate through my blind spots and broke down the barriers I was facing in my organization. What seemed complicated and impossible became an actual living and breathing project! Start Within guided my idea from point A to Z through its activities and relatable shared stories. This is the playbook for anyone wanting to launch a new idea.
-Natasia Schumacher, Head of Operations, Method Studios
"Start Within is spot on. The book really bridges the gap between startup and large-company best practices and helps bring innovation into the workspace, while also keeping it real about how hard innovation can be."
-Jaime Sutton Wells, Sr. Product Manager, Whole Foods Market
"Change won't happen if you stand on the sidelines and wait for your leadership team - now is the time to make your ideas happen within your company or organization. And Start Within has the right ingredients and roadmap to kickstart your journey."
- Angela Arnold, Author of Lasting Momentum
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"Douglas Ferguson has long been a top design sprint facilitator. In Beyond the Prototype, he delivers a practical guide to what comes after. If you've ever experienced the dreaded "post-sprint slump," this is an absolute must read. It will just completely up your game..”
—Greg Satell, Author of Cascades & Mapping Innovation
"Design Sprints have helped to evangelize design thinking. Douglas' pioneering work and subsequent tips are captured here. It's the perfect guide for the next wave of facilitators and teams looking to harness the power of user-centered prototyping."
— Jay Melone, Partner, New Haircut