Martin Backes, Author at Design Sprints Studio

05 Dec Don’t Do Brainstorming – Embrace Brainwriting for Better Ideation and Problem-Solving

Posted at 11:54h in Creativity, Facilitation, Ideation, Innovation, Problem-Solving, Team Collaboration, Workshop by Martin Backes

Brainstorming has become something of a default in team meetings and workshops. It promises open collaboration and unfiltered creativity, where everyone throws their ideas into the mix and “magic” happens. ...

11 Oct Product Strategy Sprint Workshop: Develop a Winning Product Strategy in Just 3 Half-Days

Posted at 11:14h in Creativity, Facilitation, Innovation, Product Strategy, Product Strategy Sprint, Team Collaboration, Workshop by Martin Backes

Ever found yourself wondering if your product roadmap is leading you in circles instead of forward? You’re not alone. ...

02 Aug Strategy Sprint Workshop: Rapidly Transform Your Business Strategy in 4 Half Days

Posted at 16:25h in Business Strategy, Creativity, Facilitation, Innovation, Strategy Sprint, Team Collaboration, Workshop by Martin Backes

Ever felt like your business strategy is gathering dust on the shelf? You’re not alone. In today’s whirlwind business environment, many of us, myself included, get caught up in the daily grind. ...

Hidden Cost of Bad Meetings And How to Save Time and Money with Workshops

18 Jun The Hidden Cost of Bad Meetings: How to Save Time & Money with Workshops

Posted at 15:34h in Creativity, Facilitation, Meeting, Research, Team Collaboration, Workshop by Martin Backes

Imagine this: you block out two precious hours on your Tuesday for a “brainstorming session” about an important upcoming project. ...

Survey Finds Meetings as the Top Barrier to Productivity

02 May Survey: Meetings Are Top Productivity Barrier – Discover Actionable Solutions Inside

Posted at 11:00h in Meeting, Research, Team Collaboration, Workshop by Martin Backes

Atlassian surveyed 5,000 knowledge workers across four continents and discovered the main hindrance to productivity: meetings. ...

16 Apr From Zero to Prototype in 2 Weeks: The AI Design Sprint for Products & Services

Posted at 11:43h in AI Design Sprint, Innovation, Product Development, Product Strategy by Martin Backes

AI's potential is transformative, with the ability to revolutionize industries, enhance customer experiences, and drive innovation. But what if traditional product development causes slow innovation and lost opportunities? ...

AI Design Sprint - Process Automation Remote Workshop

23 Feb Boost ROI & Reduce Costs: Automate Business Processes with Proven AI Design Sprint Framework

Posted at 12:57h in AI Design Sprint, Innovation, Product Development, Product Strategy by Martin Backes

Are you ever frustrated with the slow speed of outdated business processes? Do repetitive tasks make your workday feel like a monotonous cycle, leaving you feeling exhausted like a hamster on a wheel? ...

10 Jan AI Design Sprint: A Collaborative and Hands-On Method to Fast-Track AI Success

Posted at 13:22h in AI Design Sprint, Innovation, Product Development, Product Strategy by Martin Backes

Businesses are using AI in various ways to enhance efficiency, save time, and reduce costs. To help you identify the right use cases, we use a structured method called the AI Design Sprint for solution design. ...

57 Best Digital Facilitation Tools for Online Workshops Meetings [2024]

10 Nov 57 Best Digital Facilitation Tools for Online Workshops and Meetings [2024]

Posted at 16:16h in Facilitation, Meeting, Team Collaboration, Tools, Workshop by Martin Backes

The way we work has changed a lot in the past few years. With more people working remotely, there is a high demand for useful digital tools that help us work better together. These online tools are very important for...

How to Inspire Your Team to Run Workshops 7 Simple Steps

19 Oct How to Inspire Your Team to Embrace Workshops: 7 Simple Steps

Posted at 15:42h in Creativity, Facilitation, Meeting, Team Collaboration, Workshop by Martin Backes

Imagine this: you have a great idea for a workshop that could help your team improve their productivity and creativity. But when you pitch the idea to your manager, they're hesitant. They're worried about the time commitment and the potential...

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