Ideation/Creativity

Innovation Lab

This is a collaborative session using design sprint methods for quick problem-solving. Participants prototype, test with users, and validate ideas to reduce innovation risks.

Facilitation Script
Duration
4 days
Group Size
6-12
Category
Ideation/Creativity
Format
In-person
Use rapid design for complex issues.
 Quickly create and test many solutions.
Learn user-focused design thinking.
 Improve prototyping and validation skills.

  • Build roadmaps for implementation.

This sprint delivers:
Fresh solutions to tough problems.
 Stronger innovation skills across teams.

  • A list of tested, promising ideas.

9:00am-9:15am
BREAK 15 min
Introductions
9:15am-9:30am
BREAK 15 min
Icebreaker
9:30am-10:00am
Innovation 30 min
Horizon Scanning

Your leadership team is making a 5-year bet on market direction, and someone asks: 'What are we missing?' Horizon Scanni...

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10:00am-10:30am
Ideation/Creativity 30 min
How Might We

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

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10:30am-11:00am
IDEO 30 min
IDEO - Brainstorm

Part of LUMA collection. --- At IDEO.org, we use Brainstorms to tap into a broad body of knowledge and creativity. The...

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11:00am-11:15am
BREAK 15 min
Morning Coffee Break
11:15am-11:45am
Remote Focused 30 min
How-Now-Wow

The How-Now-Wow matrix is an idea selection tool that helps teams categorize ideas based on two dimensions: originality ...

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11:45am-12:15pm
Design 30 min
Paper Prototyping

Quick low-fidelity concept testing using paper and scissors. Create moveable interface elements to simulate interactions...

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12:15pm-12:45pm
IDEO 30 min
IDEO - Create A Roadmap

Strategic planning method to create a visual timeline and plan for implementing your solution over time.Part of LUMA col...

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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.

Alternative Worlds
90 min
Provocative Artifact
180 min
Large paper (A1 or flip chart)
 Sticky notes (various colors)
Sharpie markers (black, blue, red)
 Fine-tip markers
Pens and pencils
 Dot stickers
Masking tape
 Timer or stopwatch
Workshop templates
 Industry examples
Laptops/tablets
 WiFi
Digital camera
 Projector/screen
Power strips
 Printed backups
Large wall space
 Moveable tables
Comfortable seating
 Good lighting
Quiet space
 Temperature control

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

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