
Brown Paper Planning (Project Plan Template)
Brown Paper Planning is a team project planning workshop that maps workstreams on one big timeline to build ownership, clear roles and a realistic plan.
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Brown Paper Planning is a team project planning workshop that maps workstreams on one big timeline to build ownership, clear roles and a realistic plan.

Stakeholder Mapping is a visual change tool that shows how key people feel about your project so you can target engagement and move influencers onside.

The World Cafe is a flexible large group dialogue method that helps participants explore questions that matter and share insights for collective action.

Team Role Development helps teams compare roles, uncover gaps and overlaps, and agree actions to improve collaboration and efficiency.

Team Review Workshop and Dotmocracy help teams quickly surface what works, what needs improving and key opportunities, then prioritise themes for action.

Problem Solving Team Building is a fast workshop that turns a tough issue into clear options, agreed priorities and a practical action plan.

Team Roles and Responsibilities is a simple template to clarify project roles, avoid gaps and overlaps, and help teams work together efficiently.

Customer Journey Mapping is a workshop tool to visualise every customer touchpoint, fix broken processes and improve service experience end to end.

RACI Matrix is a role clarity tool that maps who is responsible, accountable, consulted and informed so teams reduce confusion and deliver work smoothly.

Open Space Technology is a participant driven event format where large groups set their own agenda to tackle complex issues with ownership and action.

5 Whys Root Cause Analysis helps teams quickly uncover root causes of problems so they fix real issues instead of just treating symptoms.

Balanced Scorecard is a team workshop to turn strategy into measurable goals, track performance across key perspectives and align daily work to vision.

Prioritization Matrix is a visual team tool that rates ideas by impact and do-ability so you can quickly agree priorities and plan next actions.

Creative Problem Solving is a nine-tool process that helps teams move from challenges to original, useful ideas and test them for real-world impact.

Fishbowl Discussion is a stakeholder dialogue format where a small inner circle debates in public so larger groups feel heard, involved and aligned.

SWOT Analysis is a simple team exercise to map strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats so you start projects and reviews with a clear shared picture.

Fishbone Diagram is a group problem analysis tool that maps causes of an issue so teams build shared understanding before moving into solutions.

Brainstorming is a structured group process that generates many ideas fast, then organises them into themes, priorities and clear next steps.

Force-Field Analysis is a change tool that maps driving and restraining forces so teams can rebalance them, plan actions and increase project success.

Use the Options Framework to help small groups brainstorm solutions, compare ambitious and conservative options and agree a preferred way forward.
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