WORKSHOP
This model refines and strengthens ideas (ranging from new to more mature concepts) and creates a place for new work to be developed. Constructive expert feedback from a wide and diverse audience in a semi-formal, semi-organized, judgment-free manner increases the success rate for the group as a whole.
with the goal of
work support & development via …
Idea and project feedback
Skill sharing
Professional development
Expanding networks
Opening up the field to new people
Cross-organizational interaction
Interdisciplinary thinking
BEST PRACTICES
Some points to follow to get the most out of these gatherings
The workshop model is meant to help develop an idea, regardless of its stage of development.
This model calls for a culture of open-mindedness; it requires a judgment-free space where there is a mutual understanding that all contributions come from a place of genuine interest.
The ultimate goal is improvement not judgment. Feedback is not meant to criticize, it is not targeted at the presenter but at the idea and is meant to broaden the conversation, identify opportunities and inform decisions around next steps.
It can help to first establish a communally created list of best practices. We recommend starting with a question that encourages each participant to share what they might need in order to be most successful during this session.
SUGGESTED FORMAT
4 to 12 participants
Occasion-based or quarterly meeting
Participants from diverse fields and orgs
Participants of different backgrounds, expertise and ranks
Open invitation