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The Disney Method is a structured brainstorming technique that uses three distinct perspectives—the Dreamer, the Realist, and the Critic—to develop and refine ideas. Here's a workshop plan tailored to an MSP dealing with automation, standardization, and improving efficiency for companies with 20-30 employees:
Workshop Plan: Disney Method for MSP Process Improvement
Preparation
- Duration: 4-5 hours (including breaks)
- Participants: Include key employees from management, tech teams, and support teams to ensure diverse perspectives.
- Materials:
- Whiteboards, sticky notes, markers
- Large paper for mapping ideas
- Timer
- Projector (if needed for presentations)
- Environment: Arrange the space into three distinct zones or corners (labeled Dreamer, Realist, and Critic).
Agenda
1. Introduction (15 minutes)
- Objective: Explain the goals of the workshop and the Disney Method.
- Share the current challenges (automation, standardization, efficiency).
- Define success: actionable, realistic solutions.
- Icebreaker: Quick activity to build rapport (e.g., "What's one innovation you love and why?").
2. Stage 1: The Dreamer (45 minutes)
- Purpose: Generate bold, creative ideas without limitations or concerns.
- Setup:
- Move participants to the Dreamer Zone.
- Ask them to imagine an ideal version of the company where everything is perfect.
- Prompt Questions:
- "What does a fully automated and standardized MSP look like?"
- "What if we had infinite resources—how would we solve our process issues?"
- "What would be the most exciting thing we could offer our customers?"
- Activity:
- Brainstorm ideas in groups.
- Write down every idea (no evaluation!).
- Output: A large pool of ideas.
3. Stage 2: The Realist (1 hour)
- Purpose: Refine the ideas into practical, actionable solutions.
- Setup:
- Move participants to the Realist Zone.
- Review the ideas generated in the Dreamer stage.
- Prompt Questions:
- "How can we implement this idea step-by-step?"
- "What resources do we need, and what resources do we have?"
- "Which ideas can be executed within our current constraints?"
- Activity:
- Split into small teams, each working on 2-3 Dreamer ideas.
- Develop actionable plans, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Output: A set of actionable plans for the most promising ideas.
4. Stage 3: The Critic (1 hour)
- Purpose: Identify risks, challenges, and weaknesses in the plans.
- Setup:
- Move participants to the Critic Zone.
- Examine the actionable plans developed in the Realist stage.
- Prompt Questions:
- "What could go wrong with this idea?"
- "Are there more efficient alternatives?"
- "How can we mitigate these risks?"
- Activity:
- Groups present their plans.
- Other participants play the role of the critic and provide constructive feedback.
- Revise plans based on feedback.
- Output: Polished and realistic action plans.
5. Synthesis & Action Plan (45 minutes)
- Purpose: Consolidate the best ideas into a strategic roadmap.
- Activity:
- Prioritize ideas based on impact and feasibility.
- Assign ownership to key team members for each initiative.
- Set timelines for implementation.
- Output:
- A finalized action plan, ready for execution.
6. Closing & Next Steps (15 minutes)
- Summarize the outcomes of the workshop.
- Gather feedback from participants.
- Share follow-up plans, including timelines and responsibilities for implementing ideas.
Post-Workshop Follow-Up
- Document outcomes: Share a summary with participants and stakeholders.
- Schedule check-ins: Regular meetings to review progress on implementation.
- Celebrate wins: Acknowledge milestones and successes to maintain momentum.
This approach ensures balanced creativity, practicality, and critical thinking to address your company's challenges effectively.