Innovation

Design Sprint Transformation

This workshop accelerates product development using proven design methods. Teams rapidly progress from problem to validated solution through structured design thinking.

Facilitation Script
Duration
4 days
Group Size
6-12
Category
Innovation
Format
In-person

  • Master structured design processes.

  • Practice collaborative ideation techniques.

  • Validate assumptions through rapid user testing.

  • Develop cross-functional communication skills.

  • Create testable prototypes.


  • Compress weeks of work into focused sessions.

  • Validate solutions through rapid testing.

  • Make clear go/no-go decisions on concepts.

9:00am-9:15am
BREAK 15 min
Introductions
9:15am-9:30am
BREAK 15 min
Icebreaker
9:30am-9:50am
Ideation/Creativity 20 min
How Might We

Reframe problems as opportunities through optimistic questioning. Transform problem statements and insights into actiona...

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9:50am-10:30am
Google Design Sprint 40 min
Lightning Demos

Find inspiration from existing solutions across industries. Each person researches 2-3 inspiring examples and presents i...

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10:30am-11:00am
Ideation/Creativity 30 min
Crazy 8s

Rapid ideation through time constraints and structured sketching. Generate eight distinct solution ideas in eight minute...

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11:00am-11:15am
BREAK 15 min
Morning Coffee Break
11:15am-11:45am
Evaluation/Testing 30 min
Speed Critique

Structured rapid discussion of each solution sketch in just 3 minutes per sketch. Team examines ideas systematically, ca...

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11:45am-12:15pm
Ideation/Creativity 30 min
Storyboarding

Visualize user scenarios sequentially through comic-strip style narrative. Create 6-8 panel stories showing user context...

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12:15pm-12:45pm
Exercise 30 min
Rough Prototyping (ID: 363, 120 min → 30 min planning)
12:45pm-1:00pm
BREAK 15 min
Next Steps/Daily Checkout

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For Facilitators

  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

For Participants

  • Complete pre-session survey
  • Review background materials
  • Prepare examples or case studies

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These exercises can enhance the workshop or be used as alternatives depending on your team's needs and available time.

Design Thinking Challenge
240 min
Paper Prototyping
45 min
Decider Vote
10 min
Prototype Testing
75 min

  • Large format paper (A1 or flip chart paper)

  • Sticky notes (multiple colors)

  • Sharpie markers (black, blue, red)

  • Fine-tip markers

  • Pens and pencils

  • Dot stickers

  • Masking tape

  • Timer or stopwatch

  • Strategy canvas templates

  • Stakeholder mapping worksheets

  • Roadmap planning templates

  • Vision statement worksheets

  • Success metrics templates

  • Alignment framework templates

  • Laptops/tablets

  • WiFi access

  • Digital camera

  • Presentation projector/screen

  • Power strips and extension cords

  • Printed materials (backup)

  • Large wall space

  • Moveable tables

  • Comfortable seating

  • Natural or artificial lighting

  • Quiet environment

  • Temperature control

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  • Facilitator Guide (PDF)
  • Participant Workbook Template
  • Presentation Slides
  • Printable Materials

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