Running Impactful Workshops

Amanda Brown and Tegan Henderson from Mantel Group will share a tactical framework for running impactful workshops Participants learn how to define outcomes, manage group dynamics, and drive clarity and follow-through—ensuring their workshops deliver alignment, insight, and results, not just vibes and Post-its.

If you’ve ever walked out of a workshop wondering what just happened or why it happened at all, you’re not alone.
But when done right, workshops are one of the most powerful tools in your design toolkit for alignment, insight, and momentum.
In this fast-paced and practical session, well break down how to run workshops that are genuinely useful, not just vibes and post-it notes.
 

You’ll learn how to:

• Define clear outcomes tied to product and design goals
• Work on your invitees to include the right mix of voices and avoid fatigue
• Plan and facilitate sessions that move from chaos to clarity Handle tricky dynamics without killing the vibe
• Follow up so decisions actually stick and next steps happen

Whether you’re running a discovery sprint, ideation session, design critique, or roadmap planning session, this workshop will transform the way you workshop.