Lightning Workshops

Big impact,
small time slot.

30-minute workshops that don't feel rushed. Same structured format, same facilitation quality — just compressed for teams that can't afford a half-day offsite.

Featured lightning exercises

Activities designed for tight timeslots. Each one fits in 15 minutes or less but still moves the needle.

A/B Testing Workshop

A ready-made lightning template from the Workshopr library. Open the Planner and customize.

A/B Testing Workshop

4 days • 9:00 AM start
9:00
Welcome & Introductions
Facilitator introduction and agenda overview
10 min
9:10
Bad UX Confessions
Share frustrating UX experiences to build empathy and sharpen critical evaluation skills.
10 min
9:20
Hypothesis Generation
A systematic approach to creating testable assumptions about user behavior, needs, and service solutions that can be validated through research and experimentation.
30 min
9:50
Crazy 8s
Rapid ideation through time constraints and structured sketching. Generate eight distinct solution ideas in eight minutes by forcing quick iteration and preventing overthinking. Popularized by Google Design Sprints.
30 min
10:20
A/B Test Design Studio
The **A/B Test Design Studio** is a structured Design Execution exercise designed to facilitate rapid design and visual exploration through collaborative engagement and systematic methodology. Emphasizing rapid visual exploration, participants generate and iterate on design concepts through sketching and prototyping. The exercise promotes divergent thinking followed by convergent evaluation to identify promising design directions. Designed for approximately **180 minutes**, the exercise follows a carefully structured flow that balances individual reflection with group collaboration. The format ensures productive engagement while maintaining energy and focus throughout the session. Clear phases and time boundaries help facilitators manage the process effectively while allowing sufficient depth for meaningful outcomes. Participants will leave with tangible outputs and actionable insights that can be immediately applied to their work. The exercise generates both individual learning and
30 min
10:50
Morning Coffee Break
Refreshments and informal networking
15 min
11:05
Success Metrics
Definition of measurable indicators that will demonstrate whether a service is achieving its intended goals and delivering value to users and the organization.
30 min
11:35
Impact & Effort Matrix
30 min
12:05
IDEO - Create A Roadmap
Strategic planning method to create a visual timeline and plan for implementing your solution over time.Part of <strong>LUMA</strong> collection. ---
30 min
12:35
Daily Wrap-up
Key takeaways, reflections and next steps
10 min

Make every minute count

Guides, tips, and tools for facilitating sessions when time is tight.

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