The three building blocks

Without a plan, you can have a fun workshop, but you can't achieve results. Planning is vital — even if things don't always go according to plan. Having a plan gives you direction and makes you much better prepared to change things on the go.

There are three building blocks for creating effective workshop agendas:

• Goals: What are the desired outcomes of your workshop?
• Questions: What information do you want to gather to achieve your goals?
• Processes: What activities do you need to organize to answer your questions?

Understanding these building blocks allows you to ensure that every activity serves a purpose and leads the group to the goal you set together.