Planning & Preparation
6 tips
Start Early
A great workshop is the result of great planning. Don't start the day before. Plan a full week ahead.
Define Clear Objectives
Be shockingly clear on objectives and outcomes. Design the agenda to achieve those outcomes only.
The 2x Rule for Planning
Planning takes at least twice the time as delivery. A 2-hour workshop needs 4+ hours to craft.
Create Two Agendas
One public agenda for participants, one detailed facilitator agenda planning every ten minutes.
Right-Size Your Group
Keep participants to 7 per facilitator to avoid overwhelm.
Prepare for the Worst
Be prepared for the absolute worst scenario. What if the tech fails? What if key people don't show?
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This workshop was incredibly effective for our remote team! We adapted it slightly for a virtual setting and it worked wonderfully. The key was breaking into smaller breakout rooms.
Great resource! One tip: prepare all materials the day before to avoid any last-minute rushes.
Used this for our quarterly planning session. The structured approach really helped us stay on track!