I just can’t deal anymore with those boring strategy workshops.
You know the type: endless slides, sterile debates, eyes glazing over 😱😱😱
We run Strategy Workshops differently.
A tool that I like to use is the Marshmallow Challenge:
➡️ 20 spaghetti sticks ➡️ 1 yard of tape ➡️ 1 yard of string ➡️ 1 marshmallow
Teams of 4 had to build the tallest free-standing structure… with the marshmallow on top.
It sounds easy. It’s not. 😅 Lessons are gold:
✨ Rapid prototyping beats endless planning.
✨ Collaboration isn’t optional; it’s critical.
✨ Simplicity wins.
And the best part? People don’t just sit back: they light up:
🙌 Everyone’s laughing and learning.
⚡ Engagement goes through the roof.
💡 Creativity skyrockets.
🤝 Politics take a back seat, and real collaboration takes over.
Strategy Workshop doesn’t have to be dry and boring.
Sometimes, the biggest impact comes from spaghetti, tape, and a marshmallow …
Author: Anael Granoux