Design critique Run a design feedback session to get constructive feedback and determine clear actions to take. 60 mins run time 2-12 (incl. 1 facilitator) AlphaBeta
User interviews Empathise with users perspective throughout their experiences to gain insights about products or services. Up to 1.5 hours per session run time 2-3 (incl. 1 facilitator) DiscoveryAlphaBetaLive
Impact mapping Link project outcomes to customer goals to plan an effective project that creates value for customers. 120 mins run time 2-12 (incl. 1 facilitator) Alpha
Measuring success Take regular measurements to track your progress and asses your project’s effectiveness. Variable run time 1+ (incl. 1 facilitator) AlphaBetaLive
Stakeholder mapping Identify the people and groups that have an interest in a product or service and visualise how they are related. 60 mins run time 3-8 (incl. 1 facilitator) PlanningDiscovery
Usability testing Guide participants through tasks in your service or product to gain insight into their experience. Up to 1.5 hours per session run time 2-3 (incl. 1 facilitator) AlphaBetaLive
Retrospective Improve future outcomes by reflecting on team process and making an action plan. 40-60 mins run time 2-8 (incl. 1 facilitator) PlanningDiscoveryAlphaBetaLive
How might we Reframe problems as solution-friendly opportunities by turning them into strategic questions 70 mins session, 30 minutes debrief run time 1-10 (incl. 1 facilitator) Alpha
Silent brainstorm Generate and refine a large number of ideas quickly by brainstorming as a group without talking. 1hr run time 3-20 (incl. 1 facilitator) AlphaBetaLive
Defining success Identify metrics and success indicators to measure project effectiveness and track progress. Variable run time 1+ DiscoveryAlpha
Service blueprint Map out the process of service delivery to understand the customer experience, cross-functional relationships and alignment of processes. Variable run time 1+ (incl. 1 facilitator) DiscoveryAlphaBeta
Ideation Deliver innovative and time-saving solutions with increased user value by including ideation activities in your projects. Variable run time 2+ (incl. 1 facilitator) AlphaBetaLive
Create a multi-disciplinary team Build a diverse team for enhanced problem solving and creative collaboration. Variable run time 1-3 Planning
Customer journey mapping Gain insights into the user experience and identify pain points by charting user interactions and touchpoints. Variable run time 2+ (incl. 1 facilitator) DiscoveryAlphaBeta
Powers of ten Generate a wide range of ideas by encouraging participants to playfully explore extreme scenarios and contrasting conditions. 60 min run time 2-20 (incl. 1 facilitator) AlphaBetaLive
Problem definition Identify and define the problem that a product or service aims to solve. 95 mins – 135 mins run time 5-10 people (incl. 1 facilitator) Discovery
Grouping Categorise information or ideas into groups to identify themes and find patterns. 50 mins run time 1-12 (incl. a facilitator) DiscoveryAlphaBetaLive
Prototyping (low fidelity) Create low-fidelity prototypes of product/service experiences and user interfaces to gather early user feedback. 90 mins per session run time 2-8 (incl. 1 facilitator) AlphaBetaLive
Desktop research Review existing research, data, and resources to find relevant information and identify gaps. Variable run time 1-3 (+ Subject Matter Experts and Stakeholders) DiscoveryAlpha
Service ecosystem map Visualise relationships between stakeholders and systems to understand who is involved in your service. 1.25 hours run time 5-10 (inc. 1 facilitator) DiscoveryAlpha
Team charter Align team goals, ways of working and expectations to set your team up for success. 1.5-8 hours run time 2+ (incl. 1 facilitator) Planning
User research planning Plan your user research in a step-by-step approach, with a clear path towards user recruitment and research methods. 2 hours to 8 hours run time 1-4 DiscoveryAlpha
Dot voting A simple voting activity to identify a group's priorities and preferences. 20 – 45 mins run time 2-12 (incl. 1 facilitator) DiscoveryAlphaBetaLive