Strategy

Co-Creation Workshop

A co-creation workshop unites stakeholders to design solutions. Participants become equal partners. They combine perspectives to generate innovative ideas.

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
8-15
Category
Strategy
Difficulty
Easy
Participants will:

  • Share diverse perspectives.

  • Build stakeholder buy-in.

  • Generate solutions.

  • Validate ideas with users.

  • Break down silos.

  • Democratize design.

  • Create solutions.

Participants will leave with:

  • Workshop outputs.

  • Participant-generated insights.

  • Engaged stakeholders.


  • Create equal participation.

  • Mix activity types.

  • Prepare for skill levels.

  • Make concepts tangible.

  • Keep energy high with breaks.

  • Document everything. Even small wins.

  • Follow up with participants.

  • Show how you used input.


  1. Plan objectives and outcomes.

  2. Recruit diverse participants:


  • End users

  • Front-line staff

  • Subject matter experts

  • Decision makers


  1. Prepare materials.

  2. Set ground rules:


  • All ideas are valid

  • Build on ideas

  • Share time


  1. Warm-up with introductions.

  2. Share insights and constraints.

  3. Facilitate activities:


  • Brainstorm

  • Sketch

  • Prototype

  • Role-play


  1. Encourage building.

  2. Converge on concepts.

  3. Plan next steps.

  4. Document outputs.

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For Facilitators

  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

For Participants

  • Complete pre-session survey
  • Review background materials
  • Prepare examples or case studies

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  • Workshop agenda and timers

  • Creative materials (paper, markers, craft supplies)

  • Prototype materials

  • Sticky notes and dots

  • Templates and worksheets

  • Cameras

  • Refreshments

  • Space for movement

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