Quick Win
A change that can deliver a visible useful result in a short time.
Plain English
Something valuable we can improve soon.
In context
A quick win builds momentum or reduces pain without requiring a large program of work.
Example
“Adding the missing runbook link is a quick win.”
When you'll hear this
- planning
- retrospective
- change management
Common misunderstanding
A quick win still needs to support a real goal rather than create activity for appearance.
Also known as
fast win
Commonly used by
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Updated: 2026-08-25
