Gallery Walk
A Gallery Walk gets people out of their chairs and moving around the room, rotating between stations where questions, content, or work-in-progress are posted on walls or tables. At each station, groups read what previous groups have written, discuss among themselves, and add their own responses. By the time every group has visited every station, each question has been explored by multiple perspectives, and the room is covered in layered thinking.
What You'll Achieve with the Gallery Walk Workshop
Real outcomes that transform your team
Captures diverse viewpoints from all participants, not just vocal members.
Encourages deeper thinking through layered responses from multiple groups.
Increases engagement and energy in the room through physical movement.
When to Use the Gallery Walk Workshop
Perfect for these situations and team challenges
To explore multiple questions during a strategic planning session with diverse team members.
When energy is low in a long meeting and a movement-based activity is needed.
How the Gallery Walk Workshop Works
A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process
1Setup
Prepare the stations with clear questions and enough space for groups to gather. Organize materials and set the timer.
2Step 1: Brief the Group
Introduce the Gallery Walk format, rules, and timing to ensure all participants understand how to contribute effectively.
3Step 2: Station Rotations
Groups rotate between stations, reading and discussing previous contributions while adding their own responses for layered input.
4Step 3: Synthesis at Starting Station
Groups return to their starting station to identify key themes from their contributions and prepare a summary for the full group.
Key Topics Covered in the Gallery Walk Workshop
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