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Workshopr.io Podcast
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Latest Episodes
Episode 6: Virtual Facilitation
Virtual workshops failing? The problem isn't Zoom fatigue—it's your facilitation technique. This episode breaks down specific strategies that make remote research sessions and collaborative workshops actually work. Perfect for UX researchers, product managers, and anyone leading remote collaborative sessions.
Episode 5: Journey Mapping as Storytelling
In Episode 5 of the Workshopr.io Podcast: Journey Mapping as Storytelling, we tackle the question every CX professional faces: how do you validate that your customer journey map reflects reality—not just wishful thinking? Here's what we unpack: - Three-layer validation frameworks that work - How to get stakeholders aligned (without endless meetings) - Implementation strategies that stick The truth? Most journey maps fail not because they're focused on diagramming vs telling stori...
Episode 4: Rose, Thorn, Bud
Rose, Thorn, Bud: Fixing Broken Retrospectives Episode 4 of the Workshoper.io Podcast Most retrospectives are either complaint festivals or fake celebrations where nobody says what they're really thinking. After sitting through countless retros where teams spend 45 minutes arguing about deployment pipelines and leave with zero actionable insights, hosts Bill and Sarah knew there had to be a better way. In this episode, discover how three simple symbols—Rose, Thorn, Bud—can completely t...
Episode 3: Guerrilla Research
Stop wasting months building the wrong thing to avoid 15 minutes of user research. Bill introduces the Guerrilla Research Sprint—a deliberately simple method that saves product teams from the most expensive excuse in development. Learn how to get directional insights in a single focused question, why two user conversations beat weeks of internal debates, and exactly how one startup achieved 30% higher conversion rates with just 30 minutes of asking users. This episode includes the pla...
Episode 2: 2 Truths and a Lie
Transform the most eye-roll-inducing icebreaker into your secret weapon for building psychological safety. Bill and Sarah reveal why most teams butcher this classic exercise and show you how strategic prompts and skilled facilitation can turn generic introductions into genuine connection. Learn the science behind vulnerability-based team building, discover prompt variations for different workshop goals, and master facilitation techniques that create trust in just 15 minutes.
Epidode 1: The $100 Test: Making Prioritization Real
Stop endless debates about priorities. Learn how to use fake money to force real decisions and align your team in under 30 minutes. Most teams waste hours arguing about what is most important. The $100 Test cuts through the noise by giving everyone a budget and forcing them to make trade-offs.
Episode 0: Introduction
Workshopr.io - Library of workshop methods for research, design thinking & collaboration. Templates include facilitation guides, materials lists & step-by-step agendas for empathy mapping, design sprints & stakeholder alignment sessions.
What You'll Learn
Battle-Tested Techniques
From empathy mapping to the $100 Test - learn methods that have been proven in real workshops with real results.
Expert Insights
Candid advice from facilitators who've run hundreds of workshops and know what separates great sessions from theater.
Actionable Guidance
Step-by-step instructions you can implement immediately - no fluff, no trust falls, just workshops that work.