A compact 60-minute workshop with a clear focus question, an idea-gathering phase, small-group work and a decision – ideal for micro-facilitation between two meetings. Learn more: Micro-workshops.
Read out the goal and the single focus question and make it visible. Quick round: expectations in one sentence.
Focus question on flipchart/slide
Brief input on the current situation: what's known, what's the starting point? Keep it deliberately short, no discussion.
Max. 3 slides or one board
Each person silently writes down their own ideas or answers to the focus question on sticky notes. No discussion during this phase.
Sticky notes, pens, or a digital board
In groups of 2 or 3, cluster the gathered ideas and work out the most promising approaches. One outcome per group.
Breakout rooms or separate tables
Each group presents its outcome in 2 minutes. Then dot-voting or a quick call for the next step. Capture the responsible person and deadline right away.
Voting dots or a show-of-hands vote
Summarise the outcome and next steps out loud. Each person names in one word how they're leaving the workshop. For decisions that need more depth: 90-Minute Decision Workshop.