Collaboration

Skills Gap Analysis Workshop

This workshop accelerates learning through design thinking, rapid prototyping, and user validation. Teams quickly generate, test, and refine solutions. Proven methodologies minimize risk and maximize learning.

Facilitation Script
Duration
4 days
Group Size
6-12
Category
Collaboration
Format
In-person
Participants will:

  • Master structured design processes.

  • Practice collaborative ideation.

  • Validate assumptions through user testing.

  • Develop cross-functional communication.

  • Create testable prototypes.

This workshop will help teams:

  • Define clear career development paths.

  • Analyze skills gaps and create growth plans.

  • Establish actionable professional development goals.

9:00am-9:15am
BREAK 15 min
Introductions
9:15am-9:30am
BREAK 15 min
Icebreaker
9:30am-10:00am
Team Building 30 min
Designer Top Trumps

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10:00am-10:45am
Team Collaboration 45 min
Skills Gap Analysis

Identify what your team can't do before projects reveal gaps painfully. Skills gap analysis maps required capabilities a...

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10:45am-11:00am
Open Design 15 min
Comparative Analysis

Compare competing or similar solutions to understand the landscape, identify patterns, and find opportunities for differ...

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11:00am-11:15am
BREAK 15 min
Morning Coffee Break
11:15am-11:45am
Strategy 30 min
Impact & Effort Matrix
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11:45am-12:15pm
Team Collaboration 30 min
Career Development Mapping

Map career paths before people leave for clearer opportunities elsewhere. Career development mapping helps individuals a...

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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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  • 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

  • Workshop-specific templates and worksheets

  • Industry examples and case studies

  • Laptops/tablets

  • WiFi access

  • Digital camera

  • Presentation projector/screen

  • Power strips and extension cords

  • Printed backup materials

  • Large wall space

  • Moveable tables

  • Comfortable seating

  • Adequate lighting

  • Quiet environment

  • Temperature control

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

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