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Mind Map masterclass
A short but sweet overview of the supremely useful Mind Map tactic, perfect for getting those thoughts out of your head and onto paper.
August 03, 2022
What is Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and when to use it
Before you solve a problem, you need to truly understand what that problem is...
July 04, 2022
How to write a meeting agenda (that doesn’t suck)
Writing a meeting agenda? Here's everything you need to know to give it the best chance of getting opened, read and acted on!
July 04, 2022
17 best icebreakers for small group workshops
Seventeen of the best icebreakers for small groups and workshops, both online and in person.
June 13, 2022
Hybrid workshops: from hell to heaven with the Pip Decks community
Guest article by Ann Storr, member of the Pip Decks community. Pitching a hybrid employee workshop over four sites felt like a great idea… until I remembered that I end...
June 12, 2022
UX Design
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The secret to Pip Decks: a high rate of “insights per minute”
You could say the ipm (insights per minute) of a book is somewhere between 0.1 - 0.0001. With a blog post like this, the ipm might be closer to 0.2...
April 20, 2022
How to get started with User Story Mapping (UX Video Tutorial)
Tom shows us how to get started with User Story Mapping to make collaborating on user experiences intuitive and coherent. (A must watch!)
March 24, 2022
How to build and test great prototypes
Read how to set up your prototype for success, and avoid testing them like an amateur.
November 09, 2020
How FBI negotiation tactics help you give better feedback
It’s how we help each other improve. It grows our craft, our relationships and most importantly, humbles our ego. But, feedback isn’t always easy to receive. So how do you...
August 11, 2020
Why are we addicted to meetings?
Meetings rarely produce meaningful design work. And most, if not all, meetings are a waste of time. So why do we have them?
July 14, 2020
Storytelling
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How to Turn Boring Data into an Exciting Story (+Video Tutorial)
How to wrap your data in a riveting story.
July 11, 2022
How to get started with Storyteller Tactics (Free Video Tutorial)
Everything you need to know about using Storyteller Tactics to start telling your own stories.
June 29, 2022
How to Become a Better Storyteller in 5 Days
Kickstart your Storyteller journey with five easy steps.
June 08, 2022
How to harness the power of Order & Chaos in your stories
The Order & Chaos storyteller tactic introduces the concepts of order, chaos and a hero - that’s you!
May 30, 2022
Storytelling To Ace Your Next Job Interview
Is storytelling the key to more success in job interviews?
May 30, 2022
Leadership
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Become a more effective leader at work without pretending to be someone you’re not
No two leaders are the same but there’s much we can learn from the most effective people in the best organisations. Read this and reflect on how you’re doing.
June 23, 2022
How to tell the difference between a leader and a manager
What makes a great leader, and how is that different to a great manager? Find out!
May 18, 2022
How to manage conflict in a workshop or meeting
If you get enough passionate people in a room to talk about problems and make decisions, conflict in a workshop or meeting is almost inevitable. Here's how to turn a bit of...
April 27, 2022
How to use Popcorn Boards: Leadership via Incremental Change
A Popcorn Board is a “to do” list board or a Kanban board used for tracking hypotheses. This framework is a powerful tool to introduce to your team because it...
March 24, 2022