5 Whys Root Cause Analysis
5 Whys Root Cause Analysis helps teams quickly uncover root causes of problems so they fix real issues instead of just treating symptoms.
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SWOT Analysis
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.
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Day In the Life Of (DILO)
Day In the Life Of (DILO) maps how staff spend their time so you can improve workload, efficiency and work life balance across roles.
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Brainstorming
Brainstorming is a structured group process that generates many ideas fast, then organises them into themes, priorities and clear next steps.
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Force-Field Analysis
Force-Field Analysis is a change tool that maps driving and restraining forces so teams can rebalance them, plan actions and increase project success.
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Group Decision Making Analysis
Group Decision Making Analysis is a team exercise to review how decisions are made today and design faster, more effective decision styles for the future.
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After Action Review (AAR)
After Action Review is a simple project debrief that uncovers what really happened, captures lessons learned and turns them into concrete actions.
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The Relationship Triangle
The Relationship Triangle is a facilitated discussion that shows teams why strong relationships and shared understanding are essential for better results.
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Culture Triangle
Culture Triangle is a team activity that surfaces cross team stereotypes so people discuss differences openly and strengthen collaboration.
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Team Review Workshop & Dotmocracy
Team Review Workshop and Dotmocracy help teams quickly surface what works, what needs improving and key opportunities, then prioritise themes for action.
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The Radio Station
The Radio Station icebreaker helps participants shift from personal preferences to group criteria, fostering collaboration and understanding of collective interests for decision-making.
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RACI Matrix
RACI Matrix is a role clarity tool that maps who is responsible, accountable, consulted and informed so teams reduce confusion and deliver work smoothly.
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Balanced Scorecard
Balanced Scorecard is a team workshop to turn strategy into measurable goals, track performance across key perspectives and align daily work to vision.
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How To Run Effective Meetings
How To Run Effective Meetings is a simple workshop activity that helps teams define nightmare, good and brilliant meetings and agree better meeting habits.
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Fishbone Diagram
Fishbone Diagram is a group problem analysis tool that maps causes of an issue so teams build shared understanding before moving into solutions.
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Whose Line Is It Anyway
Whose Line Is It Anyway is a fast icebreaker where participants match jokes to punchlines to boost energy, laughter and active listening.
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Expectations Exchange
Expectations Exchange is a team activity that clarifies roles and creates simple working agreements so colleagues, departments and clients align from the start.
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Terrible Presents
Terrible Presents is a quick persuasion game where participants sell each other awful gifts while practising influence, empathy and audience analysis.
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The Options Framework
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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The Freudian Walk
The Freudian Walk is an active listening exercise where pairs walk, talk and reflect to build empathy, self-awareness and better group communication.
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How Well Do We Know Each Other
How Well Do We Know Each Other is a light icebreaker where small groups share surprising truths to raise energy, build connection and start workshops.
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Problem Solving Team Building
Problem Solving Team Building is a fast workshop that turns a tough issue into clear options, agreed priorities and a practical action plan.
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Equilateral Triangles Collaboration
Equilateral Triangles Collaboration is a fast conference icebreaker that shows how large groups can self organise and collaborate effectively without strict rules or leaders.
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The World Cafe
The World Cafe is a flexible large group dialogue method that helps participants explore questions that matter and share insights for collective action.
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Creative Problem Solving
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.
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Stakeholder Mapping
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.
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Prisoner’s Dilemma (Reds & Blues)
Prisoner’s Dilemma is a team game that tests trust and risk, revealing win win and win lose mindsets and how cooperation can outperform competition.
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Barriers and Beliefs
Barriers and Beliefs helps teams identify and classify barriers as facts or beliefs, creating strategies for facts and reframing beliefs into positive, actionable solutions.
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Team Roles and Responsibilities
Team Roles and Responsibilities is a simple template to clarify project roles, avoid gaps and overlaps, and help teams work together efficiently.
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Open Space Technology (OST)
Open Space Technology is a participant driven event format where large groups set their own agenda to tackle complex issues with ownership and action.
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Fishbowl Discussion
Fishbowl Discussion is a stakeholder dialogue format where a small inner circle debates in public so larger groups feel heard, involved and aligned.
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Build a Bridge
Build a Bridge is a team exercise where small groups build bridges so you can observe collaboration, leadership behaviours and real problem solving.
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Presentation Vision Sheet
Presentation Vision Sheet is a group tool to align on your idea, audience and message so you design sharper, more focused presentations.
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Clotheslines & Kite Strings
Clotheslines & Kite Strings is a multicultural team exercise that surfaces assumptions about choices so people understand, value and celebrate differences.
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The Trading Game
The Trading Game simulates multi-party negotiations to develop collaborative problem-solving and negotiation skills, emphasizing long-term partnership strategies in team settings.
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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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Prioritization Matrix
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.
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Customer Journey Mapping
Customer Journey Mapping is a workshop tool to visualise every customer touchpoint, fix broken processes and improve service experience end to end.
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Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument Workshop
The Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode workshop helps teams understand their conflict styles, build a shared language and choose more constructive responses.
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Team Role Development
Team Role Development helps teams compare roles, uncover gaps and overlaps, and agree actions to improve collaboration and efficiency.
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The Team Evolution Curve
The Team Evolution Curve helps teams assess their current stage of development, identify areas for improvement, and create action plans to progress towards high performance.
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Skill Will Matrix
Skill Will Matrix is a leadership tool that plots team members by skill and motivation so you can tailor your approach and lift overall performance.
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