Library of facilitation techniques

Helps to pinpoint and tackle latent problems in a team.

In large gatherings that will be stable for a few days or more, you can combine the benefits of having a high number of attendees (e.g. more minds at work!) with the supportive feel of a small group by creating "home groups" or "buddy groups".

People take turns sharing how they feel and stating what they do when they feel the way someone else is feeling. 

Have people take out their phone 
Select the 10th photo
Share with your partner/table

character walks based on prompts
Walk like a ... 86 year old man, CEO, olympic athlete, pregnant woman, etc. 
Walk as inspired by a... grandfather clock, ice cream truck, ocean wave... 

Start with eye contact instructions (2 groups) & mingle
switch roles & mingle
choose and change status
Explore external vs. internal

In pairs, create 30 second scenes with only these 4 words.

One partner describes what to draw without naming the object

Understand your users through visual artifacts.

A mood board is a collage of images and texture that communicates a feeling or experience. See what inspires people by asking them to make their very own.

Gain empathy by trying something new.

Imagine a day in the life of a person you're designing for - their morning routine, diet, hobbies, commute, commonly used products, and more.

The story template is a method to help in the exploration or research phase of a project. It is especially useful during shorter processes such as a design sprint or a design jam. It can serve as a substitute for interviews if time/ context does not allow for it and it helps the workshop participants to create data connected to real experiences in their lives.

Bekend raken met de sterke en zwakke punten van alle teamleden.