Community-backed delivery model

A shared, measurable way to ship quality software

The Sprint Loop combines clear goals, structured planning, disciplined engineering and evidence-based improvement. It aligns teams and gives clients confidence — across projects, across partners.

The Sprint Loop is closely connected to Sprint Nordic — the hub for our community, templates and tools.

Why we recommend this model

Because teams deserve clarity and clients deserve evidence. The Sprint Loop turns agility into practical routines — consistent across people and projects — without giving away the crown jewels.

Shared language

Clients and consultants recognize the same phases, artifacts and checkpoints. Less friction, faster trust.

Measurable outcomes

Every loop ends with data: performance, quality and business impact — so the next loop starts smarter.

Guardrails, not handcuffs

We standardize what helps (goals, templates, reviews) and leave room for expert judgment and context.

Community tooling

Access to curated templates, checklists and integrations via the Sprint community at sprint.ax.

Predictable delivery
Quality by design
Evidence-based decisions
Faster onboarding

What stays open — and what stays private

The model is public to make collaboration smooth. Specific playbooks, advanced templates and tooling integrations live behind the community wall. That balance lets clients see how we work while protecting member value.

  • Public: the 5-step loop, basic templates, glossary.
  • Members: advanced checklists, diagnostics, toolkits, case notes.
  • Clients: tailored reports and decision-ready dashboards.

The Sprint Loop — 5 steps

Short cycles. Clear goals. Tight feedback. Each loop stands on its own and prepares the next.

1) Discover & Define

Understand the current state and set direction.

  • Assess systems, processes and outcomes.
  • Agree on desired results and measurable goals.
  • Capture risks, assumptions and constraints.

2) Design & Plan

Shape the solution and the path to deliver it.

  • Translate goals into requirements and acceptance criteria.
  • Sequence work by impact and feasibility.
  • Plan releases, roles and review points.

3) Build & Deliver

Implement changes with an iterative, collaborative cadence.

  • Engineer, integrate and deploy in small, safe increments.
  • Pair with stakeholders for rapid feedback.
  • Document essentials as you go.

4) Test & Validate

Verify that it works — technically and for real users.

  • Automated and exploratory testing across environments.
  • Stakeholder and end-user validation against goals.
  • Capture defects and improvement ideas.

5) Measure & Improve

Close the loop with evidence and learning.

  • Compare outcomes to baselines and targets.
  • Publish a concise report: what we shipped, what changed, what’s next.
  • Decide the next loop: extend, pivot or conclude.

For clients

Work you can follow, results you can verify. Expect transparency, steady momentum and fewer surprises.

  • Clear milestones and demos every loop.
  • Risk surfaced early; decisions backed by data.
  • Artifacts you keep: reports, dashboards, documentation.

Deliverables you’ll see

Goals & measures, loop plan, change log, test evidence, outcome report. Lightweight, consistent, yours to reuse.

For community members

A familiar playbook that scales across teams — with templates, checklists and tooling that reduce cognitive load.

  • Onboarding in days, not weeks.
  • Shared quality bar and review rhythm.
  • Member-only resources on sprint.ax.

Templates & tools

Discovery checklist · Goal canvas · Risk ledger · Loop plan · Demo script · Test catalog · Outcome report · Retro guide.

FAQ

Is The Sprint Loop a methodology or a toolkit?

Both. A stable five-step backbone plus a flexible toolkit. We keep the backbone public and evolve the toolkit with the community.

Can we use it with Scrum, Kanban or SAFe?

Yes. The loop sits above your day-to-day board. It clarifies goals and evidence so whatever delivery method you use stays aligned.

How do you protect IP?

The model and basic templates are open. Advanced playbooks, diagnostics and case learnings are member-only. Client work adds confidentiality on top.

Where do we start?

Begin with a short discovery loop to agree goals and baselines. Then scale up with regular loops and lightweight governance.

Ready to put the loop to work?

Talk to Sprint Nordic about your goals — as a client or as a member.