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Episode 12: The HiPPO in the Room
"Why didn't anyone tell me this was a problem months ago?" Because when you spoke first, you became the anchor. When you nodded at an idea, that became the approved direction. When you frowned, people internalized "don't think like that." The signals happen constantly, unconsciously—and they...
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Workshop methods, facilitation techniques, and collaborative design discussions.
Episode 12: The HiPPO in the Room
"Why didn't anyone tell me this was a problem months ago?" Because when you spoke first, you became the anchor. When you nodded at an idea, that...
Episode 11: The Psychological Sandwich
Why isn't your team telling you the truth? You think it's a trust issue. But research shows it's rarely about trust—it's about structure. It's...
Episode 10: How Might We?
What if the question you're asking is killing your best ideas before they're born? "We should redesign the dashboard." "We need to fix onboardin...
Episode 9: Crazy 8s
What if your best idea is the one you create in total panic? One minute per sketch. The timer is screaming. Your inner critic is shouting "this ...
Episode 8: Intervention Cards
Every facilitator has been there—the room falls apart, and your brain goes blank. In this episode, Bill shares the system that saved his career: int...
Episode 7: Stinky Fish
What happens when entire teams stay silent about what they're really worried about?...
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 ...
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 tha...
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