Sprint vs. Overhaul: Why 30 Days Beats 6 Months (And When it Doesn’t)

Have you ever lived somewhere without a microwave? When you’re used to being able to heat your food up quickly, not being able to feels like a very frustrating inconvenience. 

Every morsel that you want warmed up requires the stove or the oven, and don’t even get me started on the dishes. Sometimes just knowing the time & effort  required to warm something up might deter you from even starting the process.

On the flip side, having only a microwave to prepare food means you’re not going to have many gourmet home cooked meals. Not much can be made with just a microwave (anyone else just have a flashback to hot pockets in a lunch room?). 

Believe it or not, this oven vs microwave situation applies to the approach we take with your business systems, too.  Sometimes you need an entire audit, strategy, and implementation plan; then solution development and training for your team. Other times, you need a quicker fix, a singular solution, and a process that won’t interfere with your work while it’s underway. 

What can happen in a sprint? 

Your systems should never get in the way of your long-term goals. In fact, they should do the heavy lifting so that you are able to be the visionary leader directing your team toward those goals. If you and your team are working at capacity, but unable to scale and grow your business, it’s likely not your fault… it’s your systems and operations. 

That’s why we offer a System Optimization Sprint, or S.O.S, that allows us to audit and optimize your project management system or CRM for a complete system refresh in just 30 days.

We designed this sprint to cause minimal interruptions to your work and to be completed in just four weeks. It’s a quick,  laser-focused deep dive to ensure a thorough optimization of your system. After 30 days you’ll get: an audit for one core system, recommendations on what to set up or shift for greater efficiency, and implementation of all approved recommendations.

It’s easy to keep putting off problems that don’t feel pressing, but each month that goes by with your systems zapping your energy instead of supporting your processes  is a drain on your business. The System Optimization Sprint changes one system from a burden to a benefit. 

With operation improvements, you not only fix business systems that are currently holding your business back, you also set up your business for success with the momentum to keep moving forward. Just think what you could accomplish 30 days from now with an optimized project management tool or CRM!

So … when is it time for an overhaul?

There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to growing and scaling a business, which is why operational efficiency solutions can be on vastly different timelines. To fix business systems holistically, we typically start with a Systems Audit & Strategy to determine what changes are actually necessary. 

We provide customized solutions for each client, even if it means it takes more time and effort on our part. Improving your business’s operations holistically means breaking a few eggs to make an omelet, but the end result will sustain your business to have new energy and growth. 

The Systems Audit & Strategy is a collaborative, in-depth exploration of your business operations and vision. In this project, we dive into all aspects of your business to create the best strategy and recommendations for you.

To implement those recommendations, we have Systems Development & Training for your business. Through our custom systems implementation, you will see real results and added ease for you and your team. You can scale your business with the confidence that you have the right systems in place to support you through any level of growth. 

When to choose each

Welcome to our fully stocked kitchen, where it’s your choice how you want to warm your food (a.k.a. optimize your systems). Here’s a hint: unless you need to start from scratch, a sprint might be your best option. 

You need a sprint if: 

• You’re ready to see changes now
• You don’t want to pause how your business is operating while improving operations
• You know where the problem is, and you don’t want to waste time seeing a solution
• You’re ready to feel unstuck
• You need operational efficiency solutions for a CRM or Project Management system

You need an overhaul if:

• Your systems might need to start from scratch
• You need an in-depth exploration of your business to determine the problems
• You don’t mind some construction to your current systems
• You are ready to commit to a longer process
• You want are ok with delayed results, as long as it’s a holistic solution

Whatever choice you make, moving forward is the key to making changes. We want to help you make the best decision for your business. 

What race are you running?

So what is the best option for you? A sprint or an overhaul? It depends on your business and what is easiest for you.

If you have further questions about our offerings, we would love to connect and give you more information!