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How to plan and run a virtual workshop

Virtual workshops are a powerful tool for bringing together participants from around the world and collaboratively achieving your goals. But how do they work? What are the best practices for running engaging virtual sessions that keep Zoom fatigue at bay and create genuine innovation and solve problems? Whether you're a team leader, business professional, or facilitator, knowing how to plan and run a virtual workshop effectively is a valuable skill in today's digital landscape. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through how to run a virtual workshop that is engaging and impactful. What is a virtual workshop? A virtual workshop is an interactive and collaborative process that is conducted…

13 Best Meeting Management Software For Effective Meetings

Good meetings make your work easier, not harder. They help teams remove blockers, get stuff done and feel more aligned. Done well, meetings can become the beating heart of an effective organization. But how? Whether you're a project manager or team leader, the right meeting management software can make managing efficient meetings easy and save you valuable time. In this guide, we'll explore the best meeting management software, each offering unique features to help you plan, execute, and optimize your meetings effectively. Good meetings are how the best teams align, make decisions and discuss what's important to them. The majority of employees spent up to one third of their work…

How Vlerick Business School creates exceptional learning designs with SessionLab

Vlerick Business School is one of the highest ranked business schools in Europe. As part of the Learning Innovation Hub, Luisa Gaioni, Fleur Dumont, Hanne Rijcke and the rest of their team of 13 use SessionLab to design and develop digital learning journeys across the school. Using SessionLab to design learning flows and collaborate with subject matter experts has helped Vlerick save time, be more efficient and create programs that engage learners – whether as part of a degree program, executive learning or bespoke company training. Here’s how. Structured, efficient learning design An effective self-paced course, training session or blended learning program starts with a well-crafted learning flow informed by…

66 team building activities to bring your team together (and have fun!)

Team building activities can make all the difference when it comes to job satisfaction, employee engagement and organizational success. But even with the best intentions, it’s not sufficient to simply bring a group of people together. Effective team building activities can help your group feel more connected and able to collaborate more effectively. But how do you choose the right activity, and where do you get started when trying to encourage team bonding or alignement? We're here to help with this collection of simple and effective team building activities! Building a highly effective team takes effort, consideration, and the deployment of a thoughtful group process. Remember that teams are composed of…

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221 best icebreaker questions for creating genuine connections

When a group of people comes together for the first time, it can take a little time for them to get to know one another and feel comfortable in each other’s presence. Icebreaker questions and games are an effective way to speed up the process and create a safe space for people to start working together. In this post, we’ll share the best icebreaker questions for work and any other scenarios where you might want to help people get to know each other. We’ll also share some tips for ensuring your icebreakers are productive and help the group bring themselves to the table without anxiety or frustration. Let’s jump in! …

10 Free Meeting Agenda Templates for Word, PDF, SessionLab

Meeting agendas are the foundation of productive, well-organized gatherings. Whether you're running a team meeting, problem-solving session or innovation workshop, a well-structured meeting agenda template can make the difference between a successful session and one that wastes everyone's time. In this blog post, we'll explore ten meeting agenda examples that cater to various meeting types and objectives. By the end of this article, you'll have a toolbox of ideas and agendas to help you plan and facilitate more effective and efficient meetings. The process of planning and organizing meetings can bring up challenging questions. What are the best practices for meeting design? What agenda items should you include? How do…

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43 brainstorming techniques and games for creating new ideas

Finding new and innovative ideas is a vital part of the growth and success of any team or organization. While brainstorming techniques are rightly perceived as creative and exciting, it’s important to find a framework and idea-generation process that empowers your group to generate meaningful results. Innovation is important for many businesses, but what brainstorming activities might you use to help make true innovation a reality? Find out in this collection of effective brainstorming techniques! In this post, we’ll explore a host of effective brainstorming techniques in categories such as creative exercises and visual idea generation games, all of which can be used to help your group brainstorm be more…

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How IngeniousPeoplesKnowledge improved organizational efficiency with SessionLab

IngeniousPeoplesKnowledge Consultants (IPK) is a boutique consulting company specializing in the design and facilitation of change processes, as well as training and coaching in both physical and virtual environments. With over 17 years of experience, their team is most proficient at orchestrating collaborative processes such as workshops, learning events, training sessions, and team coaching. The team at IPK needed a tool that allowed them to meticulously plan and design their sessions down to the minute. With SessionLab, they’ve been able to optimize their workflow and achieve meaningful savings in time and cost too. With contributions from Marc Steinlin and Nqaba Mpofu at IPK, let’s explore how. Powerful features to support…

43 communication games for teams

Effective communication is a vital aspect of how we work with others. When communication is open, honest, and effective, our working relationships are richer and more satisfying. When this breaks down, it can create friction, misunderstandings, and disconnection - leading to an ultimately unproductive workplace. In this guide, you'll find communication games and exercises designed to improve and teach communication skills to your team. Try running these activities with any group that wants to communicate more effectively, be better listeners and improve their interpersonal relationships. Why are communication skills important at work? Effective communication is a vital aspect of any high-performing team. With good workplace communication, teams can more effectively…

40 best instructional design software tools

Self-paced training and learning programs are a great way for organizations to upskill their teams and create innovation. The right instructional design software can be the difference between an engaging learning experience and a training program that falls flat. So how to choose the right solution for your needs? In this guide, we'll explore instructional design software tools that help learning designers at every stage of the process. From creating a learning flow and conduct needs assessments all the way through to creating training videos, hosting your courses and measuring the impact, you'll find a tool to help here. Innovative organizations full of happy and productive employees often have one…

Organizational development (OD) interventions: examples & best practices

In the world of organizational development, change is a constant process of discovery, analysis and action. An effective OD intervention can be one of the best mechanisms for creating impactful change and helping improve organizational efficiency. The right OD intervention can help ensure you're solving the right problems, achieve your desired change velocity and also navigate any resistance. In this guide, we'll explore the different types of organization development interventions available to org dev teams and give you practical advice for implementing them along the way. At the heart of any organizational development strategy is the desire for meaningful change and growth. But whether you're working in a small startup…

How Groundwork designs and delivers better workshops with SessionLab

Groundwork is a business consultancy based in Austria. Founded in 2018, Groundwork delivers value to their clients by creating team and leadership development programs, delivering training and providing ongoing coaching services. Their mission is to build the foundation of teams, organizations and people so that people can be themselves while doing their best work. Groundwork have used SessionLab since 2019, and it’s become a vital part of how they design, deliver and collaborate on their training programs and workshops. Here’s how. Simple, powerful agenda planning Organizational culture and personal development is Groundwork’s bread and butter. Whether it’s a single workshop or an ongoing development program, everything starts with a well-structured…

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