> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.societalthinking.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.societalthinking.org/how-to-apply/the-sprints/sprint-0-appreciating-the-context.md).

# Sprint 0: Appreciating the context

To immerse in the current context in which the problem exists such as challenges, opportunities and risks, and to appreciate Societal Thinking and the Societal Model..

This is the beginning of the sprint journey. We need to immerse ourselves in the current context and gain a shared understanding through intense deliberations. The obvious may need to be restated, the not-so-obvious uncovered. Subsequently, we chart our journey together and prepare for the adventure over the coming months. This is the opportunity to invoke our beginner’s mind and explore possibilities together. It may not be easy, but sure would be fun.

**Pre-requisite:** A presentation / document to immerse in the social challenge

**Downloadable assets** that are useful for preparing for / facilitating this sprint:

* [S0A1](https://drive.google.com/file/d/19EDKthaIQKmF5J07qHuoQSg7zqcjPY2T/view?usp=drive_link): A primer to introduce the Societal Model 
* [S0A2](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hGQVKDuvh7Xcv_122rEpBmLOF15Yq5-6/view?usp=drive_link): Objectives and agenda for the time we will spend together
* S0A3: A slide deck to discuss and plan the overall design journey
* S0A4: A guide to enable those who want to facilitate this sprint
* [SDA5](https://drive.google.com/file/d/10y8qmaoIwF_dkMgaZmURZHNQmHczUzV8/view?usp=drive_link): The design document where all sprint outputs are curated

Please email <design@societalthinking.org> to request a copy of A3 and A4 assets.

**Post-work**: An updated overview including responses to open questions or further research

**Post-work:** An updated version of the design document (SDA5) based on sprint 0 outputs<br>


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