{"title":"Jake Knapp","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the fascinating world of Jake Knapp, where productivity meets innovation. Jake is a dynamic author renowned for his expertise in transforming productivity and work culture. With a deep understanding of business processes and personal efficiency, his books are a beacon for anyone looking to optimise their work and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick\u003c\/em\u003e into the realm of innovation as Jake introduces powerful strategies that will enable you to harness creativity in everyday tasks. His insights are not just theoretical but are drawn from practical, real-world experiences. Whether you're embarking on a project or trying to streamline your daily routine, his guidance is invaluable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMake Time\u003c\/em\u003e, Jake, alongside co-author John Zeratsky, shares actionable tips to resist daily distractions and focus on what truly matters. This book is a must-read for those in pursuit of balance and efficiency in a world full of interruptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSprint\u003c\/em\u003e is another of Jake's masterpieces that guides you through a unique process developed at Google to solve problems and test ideas in just five days. Perfect for startups and entrepreneurs, this methodology has revolutionised the way teams tackle complex challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Jake Knapp’s collection for a refreshing take on productivity, innovation, and time management that promises to redefine how you approach both work and personal development.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sprint","title":"Sprint","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSprint\u003c\/em\u003e by Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky, and Braden Kowitz offers readers a powerful toolkit for solving complex business problems and validating new ideas with unprecedented speed. Originally developed within the hallowed walls of Google Ventures, this five-day sprint process has been meticulously crafted and tested across diverse industries, from mobile technology and e-commerce to healthcare and finance. What started as an innovative method at Google has now transformed the way businesses approach problem-solving and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of \u003cem\u003eSprint\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical, step-by-step guide designed to help teams of all sizes tackle their greatest challenges. With a focus on rapid experimentation, it transforms daunting business dilemmas into manageable tasks that lead to actionable results in just five days. Whether you're part of a burgeoning startup, a large organisation, or a non-profit, this book is for anyone in need of swift and effective solutions to critical questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin these pages, you'll discover a structured process that Monday through Friday can yield incredible insights and tangible outcomes. The book breaks down each day into specific goals and activities, from mapping out the problem and sketching solutions to prototyping and user testing. It's a methodology that fosters collaboration, ignites creativity, and eliminates the inertia often associated with traditional problem-solving approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSprint\u003c\/em\u003e is more than just a guide; it's been endorsed by industry leaders and praised for its transformative impact. Eric Ries, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Lean Startup\u003c\/em\u003e, lauds it as \"a transformative formula for testing ideas that works whether you're at a startup or a large organisation.\" Beth Comstock, Vice Chair of GE, highlights \"the genius of Jake Knapp's \u003cem\u003eSprint\u003c\/em\u003e\" and its capacity for breaking down the steps needed to solve significant problems with urgency and impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReader reviews echo the sentiments of industry leaders, describing the book as a \"game changer,\" \"amazing,\" and \"revolutionary,\" citing its practical applications and significant results in real-world scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe journey of \u003cem\u003eSprint\u003c\/em\u003e started with designer Jake Knapp at Google, where he used the five-day process on projects ranging from Google Search to Google X. Later, along with Braden Kowitz and John Zeratsky at Google Ventures, they refined and implemented the sprint methodology with over a hundred companies, achieving remarkable results across various fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're grappling with where to focus your efforts or need to visualise your ideas in the real world, \u003cem\u003eSprint\u003c\/em\u003e provides a sure-fire way to answer these questions. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone eager to swiftly and effectively solve problems, from entrepreneurs and business leaders to teachers and non-profits. It's a must-read for those looking to transform their approach to innovation and decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45658057081068,"sku":"9780593076118","price":31.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780593076118_99b6d244-3197-4966-821d-6852f605f81f.jpg?v=1740963410"},{"product_id":"click-by-jake-knapp-9781911709879","title":"Click","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe follow-up to global smash hit \u003cem\u003eSprint\u003c\/em\u003e, presenting a proven system for starting ambitious projects and finding the 'click' of product-market fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEver had a good idea but didn't know how to begin? The \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling authors of \u003cem\u003eSprint\u003c\/em\u003e reveal the smart way to start ambitious projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery big project - whether it's technology, sneakers or a neighbourhood cafe - 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs designers and investors, Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky have helped hundreds of teams bring new products and services into the world. \u003cem\u003eClick\u003c\/em\u003e is their proven system for starting projects the right way, to make better decisions and move swiftly towards a solution that clicks with customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on their bestselling book \u003cem\u003eSprint\u003c\/em\u003e, 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003edefining the basics of a project\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003edifferentiating it from the competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003echoosing the best approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eproving your strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompressing six months of strategy development into just two days, \u003cem\u003eClick\u003c\/em\u003e will help any team start successful new projects, quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46164793557228,"sku":"9781911709879","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781911709879.jpg?v=1738997460"},{"product_id":"make-time-by-jake-knapp-9780593079584","title":"Make Time","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling authors of \u003cem\u003eSprint\u003c\/em\u003e, a simple four-step system for improving focus, finding greater joy in your work, and getting more out of every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost of our time is spent by default. We all wish for more hours in the day. We all struggle to make time for what matters. Help is here. Productivity experts Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky have created a four-step framework that anyone can use, packed with more than 80 tactics to help you design your day around the things that matter. 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