A Marathon Is Not a Collection of Sprints
Definitely AgileOctober 31, 202500:00:48

A Marathon Is Not a Collection of Sprints

Nick Cawthon challenges how we think about agile methodology.

When you join a company, you should have the mentality that you're running a marathon, not enduring an endless series of two-week sprints.

The role of UX researchers and designers? Balance both:
SHORT TERM: Be reactionary, solve interface issues, improve workflow, unblock developers
LONG TERM: Synthesize the bigger picture, build design systems, ensure consistency, guide product direction
Sprint thinking without marathon vision = burnout and chaos.

How are you balancing short and long-term thinking in your team?

Listen to the full episode with Nick Cawthon on Definitely Maybe Agile 🎧
https://youtu.be/6sVTYEce8i4
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1643821/episodes/17983581

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