Act 02
Scene 39 – Featuring Amanda Gelb
Amanda Gelb, a Professional Question Asker and founder of Aha Studio, sits down with the host to unpack the critical role of workshops in design. She reflects on the importance of clear agendas stakeholder buy in and the power of play to foster creativity and drive decisions that align teams around user and organizational needs.
- Exploring how to secure stakeholder buy in by clarifying purpose and outcomes
- Revealing strategies for managing group dynamics and encouraging participation
- Understanding the impact of interactive facilitation on aligning teams and driving decisions
Her guidance empowers facilitators to move beyond mere coordination. To design sessions that drive meaningful outcomes. To foster ownership and collaboration at every stage. To elevate workshop facilitation as a strategic leadership skill in design.
She reminds teams that effective workshops require clear leadership. That every activity must serve the overall goal. That facilitation is not just logistics but the art of guiding collective creativity. That mastering workshops can transform individual contributors into strategic partners.