Sprints
Our sprints help teams move quickly from thinking to doing. In a focused one-two week burst, we work alongside you to design, test and deliver something tangible – with the clarity, pace and technical support needed to make real progress.
Get your project moving while mitigating risk
Sprints give government teams a structured and fast-paced way to design and test solutions before committing significant resources.
Over one to two weeks, we roll up our sleeves with your people — often with technical firepower in the mix — to produce a validated concept or working output you can use straight away.
We sprint with you to:
- kick-start a new project or strategy
- design, test and refine early concepts
- pressure-test assumptions with real users
- develop content, tools or processes quickly
- build cross-sector alignment around a problem
- make decisions grounded in evidence, not opinion
I learned a lot of new information that will be useful in many ways – both at work and outside of work. There are key concepts that will stick with me for a long time.
Participant
– Metservice
Why sprint with Creative HQ?
We bring delivery capability, design expertise and technical support.
We’re experienced in cross-agency and cross-sector collaboration.
Our methods make progress visible and testable within days.
We integrate user feedback early to reduce costly missteps.
We focus on tangible outputs – not slide decks or theatre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a sprint take?
Most sprints run over one to two weeks, depending on the scope and level of testing required.
What can we produce in a sprint?
Examples include:
- a redesigned organisational structure and strategy.
- customer-facing content tested with real users before production.
- a new model for risk and infrastructure planning with potential savings in the millions.
Who is involved?
A small cross-functional team from your organisation, supported by Creative HQ facilitators, designers and technical experts where needed.
Do we need technical capability already?
No. We bring in the right skills — design, delivery or technical — to support the work.
How do sprints reduce risk?
By testing early, validating assumptions and producing real outputs before large investments are made.
Can you run cross-agency sprints?
Yes. We have significant experience supporting multi-stakeholder and cross-agency teams.