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Newspaper Headline
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What is Newspaper Headline?
Newspaper Headline is a card from the Workshop Tactics deck by Pip Decks.
Give everyone a chance to dream about the future to bring to light the true goals of the organisation. From the predictions, you start to define the problems you should pursue and the direction to move in.
Try out G.R.O.W or Sticky Steps after this tactic to gain a clearer idea of how to achieve your grand future vision.
When to use Newspaper Headline
- Lack of clear strategic direction
- Misalignment between team goals and company vision
- Need for innovative thinking and future planning
- Desire to motivate and inspire team members
- Preparation for strategic planning sessions
- Rebranding or pivoting business strategy
- Evaluating long-term business impact
How to use Newspaper Headline
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Ask each person to draw the template below.
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Tell the group they are going to predict the future. Explain each section and ask them to complete it for the business as a whole, or the project in question.
- Headline: describe the extraordinary success of the company in one catchy, attention-grabbing headline.
- Subheading: reveal more of what the story is about.
- Sketch: draw something that supports the headline.
- Report: detail the highlights of the story in bullet points.
- Quotes: include fictional quotes from people about the accomplishment.
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Ask everyone to take turns to share their future vision. Look for common themes and reflect on how these might be condensed into one common goal.
