"Full Autonomy" — Define your own problem and create real value
Concepts: Problem identification. Opportunity recognition. Self-directed scoping.
Define the problem you will solve, the stakeholder you will serve, and why this matters. This is entirely your choice—justify it.
Why this problem? What draws you to it? How does it connect to what you've learned in previous sprints?
📅 In-Class Plan (Wednesday)
👥 Peer Conversation (In-Class Wednesday)
"Pitch your problem to me. I'll tell you if I'd want to solve it and why or why not."
Skill: How to give honest feedback about someone's direction
Concepts: Self-management. Adapting your own process. Working without scaffolding.
Document your approach. How will you tackle this? What from previous sprints are you applying? What are you doing differently?
How does it feel to work without structure? What habits from previous sprints are helping? What's harder than expected?
📅 In-Class Plan (Wednesday)
👥 Peer Conversation (In-Class Wednesday)
"What did you commit to last week? Did you do it? What's blocking you? What will you commit to this week?"
Skill: How to hold someone accountable without judgment
Concepts: Finishing strong. Polish vs. perfection. Knowing when you're done.
Complete your solution. Document what you built, how it creates value, and what you learned in the process.
Final documentation of your journey. Key decisions, pivots, breakthroughs.
📅 In-Class Plan (Wednesday)
👥 Peer Conversation (In-Class Wednesday)
Practice your final presentation with your partner. Get honest feedback on what's compelling and what's not.
Skill: How to give presentation feedback that actually helps
Concepts: Showcasing your work. Reflecting on your journey. Looking forward.
Present your capstone project. Demonstrate the value you created and reflect on your journey.
Compile your four sprint artifacts into a portfolio. What story do they tell about your growth?
📅 In-Class Plan (Wednesday)
🎓 Course Completion
Look back at Sprint 1. Who were you then? Who are you now? What capabilities have you developed? How will you continue to grow?
You've completed the journey from guided discovery to full autonomy. You now have the capability to identify opportunities, learn rapidly, build solutions, and create value— with AI as your cognitive partner, not your replacement.