2.7 Plan your own workshop

You are now in a position to plan your own Creative Workshop following the six steps you have just worked through.

Activity 4

Timing: Allow around 40 minutes for this activity

Draw up a plan for the six steps of your own Creative Workshop, making notes for each of the headings.

You might find the checklist below helpful.

  • I can describe the purpose of my workshop in one clear sentence.
  • I have asked or intend to ask my colleagues for informal feedback on my workshop plan.
  • I have a list of stakeholders that I want to invite, representing as many perspectives as possible on the issue.
  • I have thought about the venue for the workshop, and all the things I can do to make it a good environment for thinking creatively.
  • I know how I will group people together at the workshop in the most appropriate way for the outcome I am seeking.
  • I know what resources I will need to enable the groups to capture and feed back ideas.
  • I have allowed time to present back and sum up ideas.
  • I have noted the need to make sure everyone understands what actions will be taken as a result of the workshop.

Discussion

The content of your Creative Workshop will depend on the challenge that you want to address. If you can tick off each of the items in the checklist, the chances are that you have made a good start. If not, go back and fill in the gaps.

2.6 Build further

3 Evaluate and select other DIY tools