Running Killer Workshops without killing yourself
summary
Facilitation advice from someone with over a thousand workshops: focus on goals, stay neutral, and prepare backups. Use KJ/dot voting and thumb voting to prioritize, anonymize input with post-its to avoid the “hippo,” and deploy Jeff Patton cups (sold / tangent / too much detail) so the group self-moderates. Bring concrete activities (Gamestorming, Innovation Games, Tasty Cupcakes), practice reading body language, and learn two Post-it tricks for sticky walls and quick unwrapping.
AI-written summary · about
chapters (9)
- 0:00Start
- 2:58What is a workshop?
- 3:51What is a facilitator?
- 5:13What is the role of facilitator?
- 6:27Choose our own adventure
- 12:27Participation
- 22:20Choosing an activity
- 35:13Post it note party tricks
- 38:36Setting the mood
related talks
42mHow to run effective workshops
59mDesigning and Facilitating Better Workshops
43m25 Facilitation Hacks - STOP Sleep-Inducing Meetings
01h 20mWorkshop - Teamwork Ain't Always Easy
01h 18mLeading teams to collaborate-when they really don't want to.
50mGames for Feedback Workshop
22mExperiential learning for developers
14mEffective meeting facilitator