How a humble board game can unlock creativity in your ideation sessions
at UX Australia 2019
Type
talk
Aimee Reeves shares how her team responded to low workshop engagement by introducing a board game into ideation. She explains how simple game mechanics increased participant creativity and fun, leading to stronger solutions in ideation sessions.
People
Aimee Reeves
Methods
Workshop FacilitationWorkshop facilitation guides a group towards a shared outcome without imposing the facilitator’s preferred answer. Define the purpose, prepare activities and materials, and create opportunities for everyone to contribute. Combine individual thinking with discussion when helpful, listen for different perspectives and adjust the plan to the group’s needs. Record decisions and clarify who will take the next steps. Use facilitation when a team must explore a problem, generate ideas or agree actions together; successful participation matters as much as the visible workshop outputs.