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# Sprint 8: Staging, orchestrating, prototyping

To sequence the actions identified across sprint 4 to 7, develop orchestration structures (including governance) and identify prototypes to validate feasibility.

Having identified the actions, we need to arrange them in stages (domino effect) so as to build momentum over time. Understanding and planning for how they would be orchestrated and governed is a part of this. The proof of the pudding is in the eating. If not done already, this is the time to prototype and validate new ideas. This helps co-create with the ecosystem and improve ideas before implementation at scale. Let’s hack!

**Pre-requisite:** A descriptive list of all actions / initiatives identified through sprint 1-7

**Pre-requisite:** An updated version of the design document (SDA5) based on sprint 7 outputs

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

* [S8A1](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lB_EsOaT3X_glmNZiq91dN7vEfrTTQMZ/view?usp=drive_link): A primer on sequencing, orchestrating, governance and prototyping
* [S8A2](https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Titn5z0rOvjaHpstQWz0Pf2BW-_7APX/view?usp=drive_link): Objectives and agenda for the time we will spend together
* S8A3: A slide deck to help sequence and define supporting structures
* S8A4: 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:** Definition of stages, supporting structures and identified prototypes

**Post-work:** A prototype design note for each action identified for field validation

**Post-work:** An updated version of the design document (SDA5) based on sprint 8 outputs<br>


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