Delivery Matters

Stories behind workshop plans,
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Author: Carrin Robertson

How workshops.work helps multinational companies build deeper connections with SessionLab

workshops.work is a boutique agency delivering corporate training in 15 languages. Their clients include large multinational corporations who want to strengthen communication, develop soft skills and improve psychological safety. Myriam Hadnes, founder of workshops.work, has used SessionLab since 2017 to help her team of facilitators collaborate effectively on every part of the workshop design process. Let's see how. Simple collaboration in a shared workspace With a network of 25 facilitators spread over 17 countries, effective collaboration and communication is vital to the team at workshops.work. "We all need access to the same flow and have the opportunity to add comments if something is not clear or doesn't work out." With…

How Voltage Control designs and facilitates impactful workshops with SessionLab

Voltage Control is a top facilitation academy that focuses on improving how teams gather and move towards desired outcomes. They offer public facilitation certifications designed to support leaders’ growth in facilitation skills, as well as corporate programs that bring facilitation training in-house. Since the beginning, SessionLab has been a key part of Voltage Control’s process. As Erik Skogsberg describes, it’s an essential tool that allows the team to design adaptable agendas and effectively navigate complex discussions across teams and locations. By integrating SessionLab into their approach, Voltage Control helps organizations achieve impactful results and move the needle in meaningful ways How Voltage Control use SessionLab to design workshops and deliver…

25 Agile Games to improve team performance and collaboration

Whether you’re a seasoned Agile coach looking for effective Agile games, or a facilitator borrowing the Agile framework for team projects, I invite you to bookmark this page. Done? Thank you! Let’s read on. The Agile methodology has revolutionised the way teams approach project management by emphasizing the importance of flexibility. This 2022 report states that after adopting Agile, companies have experienced a 60% growth in revenue and profit. Agile teams are reported to be 25% more productive, and 88% of workers believe Agile improves their quality of life. But is it hard to adopt? When I first studied Agile, my main concern was that it would be complicated. After…

How to design a learning and development strategy

Workforce development is increasing at a faster rate than ever before, especially with the shift toward digital processes. People’s working lives are far longer, and remote work and hybrid scenarios are becoming increasingly common. As the necessary skills in business are constantly evolving, staying ahead of learning and development is a must for companies today. Having a great learning and development strategy is not only important for the companies themselves but for employees too. People are not only working to make a living, and value investing in their personal growth and overall job satisfaction. Whether it’s improving soft skills in developing team emotional intelligence, or cultivating practical skills to adapt…

How to Create an Inspiring Presentation for your Workshop

Have you ever been at a presentation or workshop and found yourself forcing your eyes to stay open? Bored out of your mind, and struggling to focus, the host is bleating on… and on. The concepts are too hard to follow, the words becoming a meaningless, tiresome cloud. Next time you struggle to sleep, it’ll be this guy’s waffling drivel that’ll send you to the land of nod. Together, we’ll discover how to put the “Pow!” back into PowerPoint. In this article we’ll explore: Why visual presentations are important What to consider when planning presentations How to design an engaging visual presentation How to choose an engaging format Which tools…

Design thinking for beginners – workshop agenda and guide

Design thinking is a great methodology for bringing human-centered thinking to your team. But how can we make it easier for newbies to grasp the five stages of the design thinking process and see how they can apply them in their day-to-day work? In our design thinking for beginners guide, we explore how you can introduce design thinking by asking a group to solve the simple challenge of baking a cake. You’ll find a complete workshop template alongside tips to help you engage a group new to design thinking. What if I told you that Design Thinking really is a piece of cake? Have you ever started a workshop where…

25 emotional intelligence activities for happy and productive teams

Working together to create a happy and thriving workplace starts by improving emotional intelligence. When groups are better aligned and equipped with clear communication skills, teams feel valued and supported. The benefits of observing and working with our emotions are huge and result in less conflict and a better understanding of one another. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of emotional intelligence for groups and explore 25 emotional intelligence activities to help build our skills, creating a more positive work environment. Self-improvement efforts and exploring ways to become more emotionally intelligent are at an all-time high. I thought it was just me who geeked out on Daniel Goleman, but…

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