Facilitating Collaborative Creativity Workshop

When to use Facilitating Collaborative Creativity Workshop

Use this workshop when you need to train individuals or teams on how to effectively lead brainstorming sessions, especially when aiming to improve collaboration, idea generation, and problem-solving skills within a group.

What it solves

Lack of effective brainstorming skills, difficulty fostering inclusive participation, and generating diverse and innovative ideas.

How to run Facilitating Collaborative Creativity Workshop, step by step

1. Introduce Brainstorming (10 mins) - Explain the purpose of the workshop: to equip participants with brainstorming facilitation skills. Emphasize inclusivity and collaboration.
2. Discuss Brainstorming Techniques (10 mins) - Present an overview of brainstorming techniques (e.g., rapid ideation, brainwriting). Discuss the advantages, limitations, and appropriate contexts for each technique.
3. Interactive Demonstration (20 mins) - Divide participants into small groups and assign each a problem. Have them brainstorm using one of the techniques, then present their ideas and discuss the technique's effectiveness.
4. Role-playing Exercise (30 mins) - Divide the class into groups of 3+ and assign roles: facilitator, observer(s), and participant(s). Provide a challenge and have the facilitator guide a brainstorming session. Observers provide feedback based on predetermined criteria.
5. Reflection and Feedback (60 mins) - Facilitate a reflective session. Have the facilitator reflect on their experience, observers provide feedback, and participants share their thoughts. Encourage ongoing practice and development.

Materials needed

• Flip charts or whiteboard
• Markers
• Sticky notes
• Observer feedback forms (downloadable from source)
• Brainstorming techniques handout (downloadable from source)

Facilitator tips

• Provide clear instructions and examples for each brainstorming technique.
• Emphasize the importance of psychological safety and encourage active listening.
• Manage time effectively to ensure each step is completed within the allocated time.

Common pitfalls

• Dominant personalities overshadowing quieter participants. - Actively solicit input from all participants and use techniques like round-robin brainstorming.
• Lack of focus and drifting off-topic. - Remind participants of the problem statement and gently redirect discussions.

Variations

• Adapt the role-playing scenarios to reflect real-world challenges faced by the participants.
• Incorporate different brainstorming techniques based on the group's familiarity and preferences.

Running it online or hybrid

Use breakout rooms for small group discussions and a shared online whiteboard (Miro, Mural) for brainstorming and idea sharing.

What it produces

Participants gain practical experience and confidence in facilitating brainstorming sessions, along with a deeper understanding of various brainstorming techniques and their application.

Origin

Adapted from Transition Makers Toolbox — source

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