Great Workshops, Great Teams
Slides from the NUX7 talk by Alison Coward, Friday 19th October 2018.
2018.nuxconf.uk / nuxuk.org
Synopsis
Workshops are an essential part of our projects for gathering information and generating ideas. But sometimes the energy and motivation is lost soon after they finish. How can you make sure your workshops have a longer-term impact, to influence the way your team works together throughout a project?
In this talk, Alison will share her practical tips for designing and facilitating workshops that generate concrete outcomes, and how to keep the momentum going that contributes to a collaborative team culture.
9. “The deep motivation and
engagement that people have
when they feel they are
working towards something
much bigger than themselves”
Daniel Pink, Drive
PURPOSE
21. 1. Have a facilitator
2. Make time for individual thinking
3. Separate divergent and convergent
thinking
4. Create space for productive conflict
5. Make it dynamic
5 TIPS FOR
EFFECTIVE
WORKSHOPS
AND MEETINGS
22. Known facts or decisions to be
communicated
Power dynamic of the loudest
or most senior person in the
room
Passive attendees
Exploring different possibilities
and options
Equal contributions, regardless
of role
Dynamic
Typical meeting Great workshops