Group culture and purpose

Defining group culture and the workshop's purpose are crucial factors in its success. Even before the workshop starts, you need to mention the purpose when sending out workshop invitations to set people’s expectations.

The workshop's purpose explains why the workshop is being conducted and serves as a frame of reference. It's usually summarized in a short statement of purpose. It's a good idea to refine and collectively formulate it again at the beginning of the workshop to get participants' buy-in.

Group culture refers to the guidelines for how participants will interact and make decisions. These principles dictate decision-making rules and processes.