Facilitator pack

Crazy 8s Ideation

A rapid sketching exercise where each participant creates eight concepts in eight minutes, followed by clustering and selection.

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Timebox: 30-45 min
Output: Idea set
Participants: Facilitator, Cross-functional contributors, Decision-maker observer
Format: Remote

Facilitator pack = one session-ready artifact you can run now. Workspace = a saved planning thread when the work needs follow-through, shared context, or outputs to circulate.

0-5 min - Prompt and rules: Set challenge and remind speed over polish.
5-15 min - Crazy 8s round: Eight ideas in eight minutes.
15-30 min - Share and cluster: Group patterns and strengths.
30-45 min - Vote and commit: Choose 2-3 concepts for next step.

Checklist for tomorrow

Track readiness before the session starts and before you hand off outcomes.

Prep

Confirm objective and decision scope for this run.
Confirm facilitator and note-taker ownership.
Send invite with objective, outcomes, and timebox.

Materials

Prepare templates, prompts, and room setup.
Check links, boards, and capture tools are ready.
Pre-label output artifacts for handoff.

Logistics

Confirm participants, roles, and speaking order.
Assign output owner before the meeting ends.
Schedule a 24-hour synthesis and follow-up note.

Adjust pack setup

Only change this when the audience, depth, or delivery mode changes the session plan.

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Need to carry this further?

Move into Workspace when this session needs follow-through, saved context, or outputs you need to share.

Carry this into Workspace