I’ve been reading the book Gamestorming which is about adding gaming to work to get better results. It’s good though it’s a lot more about using games in workshops and brainstorming situations.

A few things I’ve learned reading it;

1. Stop being critical in the early phases – let it flow and don’t interrupt the creativity.
2. The tools you use can have a big influence on the feel of a session.
3. Post-it notes aren’t just a nice idea, they are actually essential in a lot of situations.
4. Wrapping up a meeting is an art. I have always known it’s important to consider the next steps but I’m even clearer now on the importance of pulling it all together and being clear on next steps.
5. Consider your audience (of course) but also how they think. Don’t just work with it, challenge it.