Exercises

Discover 380+ facilitation exercises to energize your workshops, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful outcomes.

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Designer Top Trumps

30 mins

This exercise fosters team bonding through playful self-expression using custom trading cards. Participants design personal cards highlighting their d...

Synthesis Wall

2 hours

The Synthesis Wall helps organize research findings visually to spot patterns and insights from data. Use it to transform observations into actionable...

Cognitive Walkthrough

2 hours 2

Cognitive walkthroughs pinpoint learnability issues in designs. You walk through tasks step-by-step. At each step, ask: "Would a new user know what to...

Assumption Testing

1.5 hours 1

Before you spend big, check your assumptions. This exercise helps you design quick, low-cost experiments. Test what you believe about your users, the ...

Mindmap

45 mins 1

Mind mapping visually organizes thoughts around a central topic. It builds a mental model by connecting related concepts and ideas in a radial structu...

Manifesto Refinement

1.3 hours

You have a draft manifesto. Now, make it powerful. Manifesto Refinement transforms initial statements into memorable, actionable, and distinctive prin...

S.c.a.m.p.e.r.

1 hour 1

SCAMPER is a structured creative thinking technique. It uses seven prompts to modify existing ideas and generate new solutions. Each letter offers a d...

Desirability Study Design

2 hours 1

Desirability studies reveal the emotional impact of designs using methods like reaction cards. They capture how users *feel*, something usability test...

Tensions

2 hours

Tensions exist between speed and quality, innovation and reliability, user needs and business goals. This exercise surfaces those competing values. It...

Product Vision Statement

30 mins

This exercise aligns your team around a clear product vision. Participants will each draft a one-sentence vision. The team then synthesizes these into...

Persona Creation

55 mins

Turn user research into archetypes. These personas represent key user segments. They include demographics, behaviors, goals, and frustrations. This ex...

Affinity Diagramming

25 mins

Transform scattered ideas into actionable insights. This exercise uses collaborative sorting to reveal patterns in Post-Up sticky notes. Participants ...

SWOT Analysis

1 hour

SWOT analysis helps teams understand their current position and strategize effectively. It's a structured brainstorming method to uncover Strengths, W...

Evaluation Matrix

1.3 hours

Use an evaluation matrix to compare and prioritize ideas. This structured approach uses defined criteria and scoring. It helps teams make objective de...

Straw Poll

10 mins

Team members vote for their favorite solution using a large dot sticker. This reveals team preferences before the Decider makes the final choice.

Career Development Mapping

2 hours

Mapping career paths clarifies opportunities and boosts retention. Many leave roles due to unclear growth, not just compensation. This exercise helps ...

Mind Mapping

40 mins

Mind mapping helps you capture and organize information visually. Start with a central concept and branch out with related ideas, words, and images. I...

Skills Gap Analysis

3 hours

Don't let hidden skill gaps derail projects. Skills gap analysis compares necessary skills with your team's current abilities. This reveals where you ...