empowering leaders to drive change with confidence

Are you ready to ignite creativity?

Who:
Your leadership team, up to 12 people

What:
We’ll support your team to unlock the creative, innovative thinking you need to build something new.

How:
A one-day in-person and/or virtual workshop, expertly guided by our team of Growth Strategists and Coaches

Time Commitment:
Choose from either a leadership retreat, program, or clinic, depending on your timelines

Have more or less time? We can tailor the journey to fit within your timeframes and availability

Ignite Creativity: Brainstorming for Breakthroughs

OUTCOME: Leaders will generate a wide range of innovative ideas. They will ensure the best ideas are recognized, refined, and ready for implementation, giving the project a strong, innovative launching point. This workshop not only set a creative tone but also equipped the team with the tools and enthusiasm needed to drive the project forward innovatively and collaboratively.

HOW: In-person and/or virtual workshop. Expertly facilitated and guided by our team of Growth Strategists and Coaches

Each workshop will not only provide theoretical knowledge, but also practical exercises, real-world examples, and opportunities for leaders to apply what they've learned to their specific contexts. This approach ensures that leaders leave each session with actionable insights and a clear path forward.

  • Workshop Outcome: Participants will be oriented to the workshop’s objectives and the project’s goals, understanding the role and importance of the brainstorming session in the project’s success.

    Key Skills Developed:

    • Contextual Understanding: Gain clarity on the project’s objectives and how the brainstorming session contributes.

    • Engagement: Learn techniques for effectively engaging in a group setting to maximize creative output.

  • Workshop Outcome: Participants will establish a collaborative and supportive brainstorming environment by agreeing on ground rules that foster open communication and creativity.

    Key Skills Developed:

    • Collaborative Norm Setting: Ability to collaboratively create and agree upon norms that encourage creativity.

    • Psychological Safety: Understand and foster an environment where team members feel safe to share unconventional ideas.

  • Workshop Outcome: Participants will generate a wide array of ideas using various creative thinking techniques, encouraging uninhibited creativity and a high volume of ideas.

    Key Skills Developed:

    • Creative Ideation: Master different brainstorming techniques to maximize idea generation.

    • Adaptive Thinking: Develop the ability to switch between different modes of thinking to enhance creativity.

  • Workshop Outcome: Participants will refine and prioritize ideas, focusing on those with the most potential for impact and feasibility related to the project goals.

    Key Skills Developed:

    • Critical Analysis: Learn to critically evaluate ideas for practicality and potential impact.

    • Decision Making: Develop decision-making skills to select and prioritize ideas effectively.

  • Workshop Outcome: Participants will develop actionable steps for the top ideas, ensuring that the brainstorming results in concrete plans with clear next steps.

    Key Skills Developed:

    • Strategic Planning: Ability to translate creative ideas into practical, actionable plans.

    • Project Management: Understand basic project management tools and techniques to outline the implementation of ideas.

  • Workshop Outcome: Participants will leave the workshop with a clear understanding of the ideas selected, their roles in implementing these ideas, and the next steps to take the project forward.

    Key Skills Developed:

    • Implementation Planning: Learn to plan for the effective implementation of creative ideas.

    • Feedback Integration: Ability to use feedback constructively to refine and improve project plans.

How we work matters

Gather and Grow’s interactive leadership workshops are facilitated with creativity, empowerment and collaboration at the heart. We use a diverse set of facilitation tools, frameworks and methods to ensure each voice is heard. We support your team’s diverse perspectives to come together so we can solve problems more effectively, and unleash the growth we need to thrive.