Innovation Workshop Facilitation: Cheat Sheet
By Tristan Kromer · Concept: Innovation Workshop Facilitation Goal: What supplies do you need to facilitate workshops? Checklist for Office Supplies
- Sharpies (at least one per workshop attendee)
- Post-Its (at least one pack per workshop attendee)
- Blue or White Painter’s Tape (at least one roll per group/table)
- Everyday Copy & Print Paper (one ream per day)
- Name Badge Tags (just in case people don’t know each other already)
- Whiteboards (for group discussions)
Checklist for Facilities
- Tables (for group exercises and discussions)
- Projector
- VGA Adapter for Macbooks
- Projector Screen (or a blank wall)
- Wifi & Internet (make sure everyone knows the password)
- Contact information for the IT/facilities administrator (even the Fortune 500 have broken projector screens)
- Directions for restrooms
- Backup computer equipment is optional
Checklist for Food and Beverages
- Workshops:
- Beverages (e.g., Coffee, Tea, Water)
- Food: (e.g., Fruit & Vegetable Platter, Bagels, Muffins)
- Lunch
- Avoid heavy food for longer workshops
- Brown Bags:
- Beverages (e.g., Coffee, Tea, Water)
- Lunch or dinner
Checklist for Recorded and/or Web-Hosted Workshops
- Dry run on webinar hosting for both the presenter’s laptop and the back-up laptop
- Test if microphone & speakers are working and calibrated
Checklist for Following Up After Innovation Workshop
- Workshop booklets and handouts
- Net Promotor Score Surveys
- Download link for workshop slides and/or webinar recording
- Contact information of both workshop attendees and facilitators
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