Collaboration

Team Alignment Workshop

This workshop uses design sprint methods to solve tough problems fast. Participants prototype, test with users, and validate ideas. This lowers the risk of new projects.

Facilitation Script
Duration
4 days
Group Size
6-12
Category
Collaboration
Format
In-person
Participants will:

  • Use structured design to solve problems efficiently.

  • Ideate and develop concepts together.

  • Validate assumptions with user testing.

  • Collaborate and communicate across functions.

  • Prototype to share design ideas.

The team will:

  • Communicate and collaborate better.

  • Have clear roles, and processes.

  • Share goals.

9:00am-9:15am
BREAK 15 min
Introductions
9:15am-9:30am
BREAK 15 min
Icebreaker
9:30am-10:00am
18F 30 min
18F - Hopes And Fears

Surface team expectations and concerns at project start. Create psychological safety by giving everyone a voice.

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10:00am-10:30am
Team Collaboration 30 min
Team Vision And Alignment Mapping

Surface where team agrees and disagrees before misalignment derails work. Team vision and alignment mapping reveals shar...

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10:30am-11:00am
Atlassian 30 min
Atlassian - Roles & Responsibilities

Clarify who does what on your team to eliminate confusion, reduce duplication, and ensure nothing falls through the crac...

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11:00am-11:15am
BREAK 15 min
Morning Coffee Break
11:15am-11:45am
Atlassian 30 min
Atlassian - Team Charter

Create a living document that defines your team purpose, values, and working agreements. A team charter aligns everyone ...

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11:45am-12:15pm
Design Facilitation 30 min
Inclusive Meetings

Quick facilitation techniques to ensure everyone contributes in meetings. Simple practices that create space for all voi...

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12:15pm-12:45pm
BREAK 30 min
Health Check & Next Steps
12:45pm-1:00pm
BREAK 15 min
Next Steps/Daily Checkout

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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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  • Large paper (A1 or flip chart).

  • Sticky notes (various colors).

  • Sharpie markers (black, blue, red).

  • Fine-tip markers.

  • Pens and pencils.

  • Dot stickers.

  • Masking tape.

  • Timer.

  • Templates and worksheets (specific to the workshop).

  • Industry examples.

  • Laptops/tablets.

  • WiFi.

  • Camera.

  • Projector/screen.

  • Power strips.

  • Printed materials (as backup).

  • Large wall space.

  • Moveable tables.

  • Comfortable seating.

  • Good lighting.

  • Quiet space.

  • Temperature control.

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  • Facilitator Guide (PDF)
  • Participant Workbook Template
  • Presentation Slides
  • Printable Materials

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