Remote Design Thinking workshops…yes you can!
Tips for running effective remote Design Thinking workshops.
So… you’re working from home, but you still want to ensure you are following best practices and apply a human centred design methodology to your process. How can you best utilise online tools and software to get a great outcome?
For the last two years, I’ve run Design Thinking (DT) workshops with remote attendees; it can be challenging when you get a mix of attendees, some attending in person, while others dial-in. The great thing about running DT workshops with only remote attendees is that you can plan the session based on the same access and view.
A level playing field will actually improve your workshop experience!
Here are three top tips for running an engaging and productive remote Design Thinking Workshop.
1. Preparation
Pre-work
The key to a great workshop (face-to-face or remote) is making sure you carefully plan out your activities and send out a pre-work pack and agenda prior to the session. Pre-work is especially beneficial for remote sessions as it allows attendees to prioritise their time and jumpstarts the lateral thinking process. Align the pre-work exercises with the agenda, so it’s easy…