Final Preparations for the Start-Up Workshop
Final Preparations for the Start-up Workshop
This learning deep dive is primarily addressed to the Team Coach. Naturally, others can use it if they are filling in for the Team Coach.
Prepare Templates
Prepare templates on flipcharts for the Start-Up Workshop:
- 30-Day Goal templates – Choose the templates relevant to your 30-Day Challenge. Write them on flipchart paper, leaving gaps where the team must add numbers or details.
- Workshop Review – Download an example that you can use for your review
- Attendance Register—Team members may need an attendance register after the workshop. You can download an example or create your own register.
- Work Planning swimlanes – See the video on how to create the template.
Facilitation Documents
Facilitation documents for the Start-Up Workshop:
- The slide pack and facilitation guide can be edited. The Slide Pack will download directly to your computer and then you can customise it. It is a big file because the videos are embedded. If the video’s did not download, download them and then add to the slides.
- Download the videos on your computer in case the Wi-Fi connection at the venue is weak.
Double Check Logistics
Ensure that all your logistics arrangements are running smoothly:
- Projector and audiovisual in the room – Check that the venue’s video quality and sound are good. You may want to download the two videos to your computer in case there are wifi issues during the day.
- Flip charts and post-it notes – check if you have enough for the team to use and for your templates.
- Print-outs and handouts – Print the attendance register (if necessary) and workshop feedback. This is not a business-as-usual workshop or training, so don’t print the slides.
- The layout of the room. Ideally, this will be set up so the team can sit around a table instead of in a classroom set-up.
Final check-in with the Project Sponsor
Check in with the Project Sponsor (and any other leaders who may attend) before the workshop starts to review the agenda and discuss the opening and feedback sessions. They will appreciate that you are doing this, and it’ll help them further understand their role and its rationale, as well as receive tips on how to play this role effectively.
