Don't let difficult issues fester. Introduce the most challenging or uncomfortable topics, often referred to as the 'stinky fish,' at the start of your session. Early confrontation prevents these issues from subtly undermining engagement or resurfacing as major roadblocks later. By creating a safe space for open discussion upfront, you clear the air, build trust, and enable participants to fully engage with subsequent, less contentious agenda items. This approach ensures a more productive and focused workshop.
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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!