Training for Project Team

1. Purpose

The purpose of this preliminary training is to enable potential team members of Business Design projects to become a valuable member of a high performance Project Team. The goal is not only to teach them tools and methods but also to convey the experience and work attitude, as well as the mindset, we need and expect throughout a Business Design project. After the training, everyone should leave the room with a strong feeling of respect, anticipation and excitement about the upcoming project. They should know their individual Roles, the key steps in the Process and some specific Tools and Methods. They should have gained an understanding that Business Design projects are both demanding and manageable due to the fact that the entire process is highly structured, proven and supported by a professional Coach with many years of experience.

Sometimes it makes sense to not only invite potential team members of a Business Design project to the preliminary training, but also the sponsor(s). Especially when an organisation is taking it's first steps in Business Design, it is of great advantage if also the sponsor experienced a Business Design project first hand. In doing so, the regular Sponsor's Sneak Preview can be conducted efficiently and the sponsor knows, what kind of decisions are expected from his or her role.

2. Duration

2.5 days

3. Participants

Max. 2 teams with each 5-6 team members of a Business Design project team

4. Preparation

• Learning output defined with sponsor and/or HR department of the training

• Agenda defined and aligned with sponsor and/or HR department of the training

• All tools & materials prepared and printed

• Case study prepared with Project Charter and some insights form a "fake" Discover phase

• Participants invited, travels and accommodations arranged

• Room & catering booked or organized

5. Tools & Materials

(for 12x participants)

• 1x "Moderation Wall" with purpose and agenda

• 1x Business Design process and/or carpet

• 1x "Sponsor's view" carpet

• 1x Project Charter in the Project Workspace for case study /
  Alternative: One Miro-Board prepared with all necessary materials

• 1x  sheet with insights from "fake" Discover phase

• 5x Pin boards or large foam boards & moderation kit

• 1x Flip chart with paper

• 25x Idea Cards

• 2x Business Model templates

• 1x Video Stage

• 1x Video arms / rigs

• 1x Clamp for mobile phone

• Optional: 2x Video lamps with power supply

• 1x Target Groups template

• 2x Hypotheses & Experiments template

• 25x Validate Cards

• 2x Lean Offerings template

• 2x Action Plan template

• 1x Time Timer

• 1x Business Model Inspirator

• Optional: "You are now leaving your comfort zone" carpet

• Optional: 2x Anti-Bullsh*t Spray

• Optional: Customer's Glasses

• Optional: 12x Business Design Boxes

6. Example Agenda

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

* P = Presentation | D = Discussion | B = Break | T = Teamwork