Benefits of remote workshops

Remote workshops are conducted via online digital facilitation tools. Unlike traditional workshops, participants of remote workshops aren't located in one room, which makes them more suitable for teams not working in the same office building. The benefits of remote workshops include:

• Everyone can attend: Regardless of their geographical location and time zone, all team members can be invited to an online workshop. You only need to plan the right timing and find a tool that doesn't require too much learning.
• Focused work: In a room full of people, it is much easier to get distracted or lose your train of thought while trying to follow everyone's opinions. When brainstorming time comes in a remote workshop, however, you can turn off your mic and the sound and reflect individually on the problem.
• Faster iterations: It's much simpler to share a screen during an online workshop, demonstrate digital prototypes for discussion, and sketch on them to note problems or areas for improvement right away.
• Organized workshop notes: Remote workshops allow you to organize participants' notes using digital facilitation tools instead of typing in and digitizing notes scribbled on sticky notes or a whiteboard. Plus, you can record the whole session and go back to it when you need to refresh specific data.
• Easier facilitation: Online workshops are simpler and cheaper to arrange. You don't need to find a room, order supplies, buy snacks and coffee, or clean the space after the workshop. Remote workshops also need preparation, but they require much less effort.