intermediate · 90–90 min
The Design Team Health and Process Retrospective
Fix your internal design process. Identify what's working and what's slowing you down.
About this session
Design teams often struggle with friction in their daily workflows, from fragmented handoffs to unclear feedback loops that stall creative momentum. This session provides a structured space to pinpoint exactly where the process is breaking and converts those frustrations into a prioritized list of operational improvements.
Why it works
By separating the emotional aspects of team health from technical process bottlenecks, the session prevents the conversation from becoming a general venting session. It forces participants to move from identifying symptoms to proposing concrete, structural changes that the whole team actually supports.
What you’ll walk away with
- Clear actionable outcomes from a 4-step facilitated process
- Increased participant engagement and buy-in
- Documented decisions and next steps
- Improved team alignment on the topic
Who it’s for
Product Designers, UX Researchers
Frequently asked questions
Who should facilitate this workshop?
This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for Product Designers or external facilitators working with design thinking teams.
How long does this workshop take?
Plan for 60-90 minutes depending on group size. The 4 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.
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