intermediate · 90–90 min

The Stakeholder Research Buy-in Workshop

Stakeholders ignoring your research? Transform findings into actionable insights with this collaborative session.

About this session

Presenting research findings often leads to polite nodding followed by total inaction or stakeholders reverting to their own assumptions. This session shifts stakeholders from passive listeners to active collaborators who must interpret the data alongside you. By the end, the team moves past mere awareness of the research to a shared, documented list of specific product changes and priorities.

Why it works

The workshop functions by removing the hand-off gap where research insights usually get lost or ignored. When stakeholders are required to physically sort and prioritize findings themselves, they develop a sense of ownership over the conclusions, which naturally reduces resistance to the resulting product decisions.

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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