How does this workshop work?

This is a 2-hour, arts-based offsite experience that uses observational drawing exercises to help teams slow down, relax their attention, and engage with their surroundings. The session concludes with a short, guided reflection on what participants noticed about their thinking, attention, and priority styles.

Where will the session take place?

We will agree an accessible session location that helps teams connect to a sense of place, which is either nearby to where they work or relevant to their current project or a theme we decide together.

What is the goal of the session?

The goal is not to produce ideas or solutions on the spot, but to create the conditions for new perspectives to emerge. By shifting out of the daily problem-solving mode, teams leave feeling more grounded, observant, and open to how they approach their work.

Do participants need to know how to draw?

Not at all! This is not about artistic skill or output. The drawing exercises are simple, accessible, and focused on seeing rather than producing something “good.” The emphasis is on process, not performance.

What kinds of insights should we expect?

Insights are typically personal and process-oriented, rather than strategic or tactical. Participants will notice how they focus their attention, what they prioritize or overlook, how they respond to ambiguity or imperfection. These observations may later inform their work, especially when we choose a project-relevant location, but they are not translated into business recommendations during the session.

Is this a strategy or ideation workshop?

Nope. This is not a strategy session, brainstorm, or design sprint. It is best understood as a reset or prelude—something that supports better thinking rather than replaces other working sessions.

Where does the workshop take place?

The session happens offsite, in a carefully chosen real-world location (such as a neighborhood, market, or public space) that supports close observation and sensory engagement.

Who is this best suited for?

This workshop works best for:

• Creative, design, brand, and strategy teams

• Leadership offsites

• Teams feeling cognitively overextended or creatively fatigued

• Groups that value reflection, curiosity, and shared experience

• It is especially effective as part of an offsite or between major projects.

Who is this not a good fit for?

This session may not be suitable for teams looking for:

• Immediate business outputs or deliverables

• Skills training or performance metrics

• High-energy facilitation or competitive activities

How interactive is the session?

The session is relaxed, hands-on, and gently facilitated. Most of the time is spent following the drawing exercises, observing the setting, and drawing individually, with light conversation and brief group discussion at the end.

What do teams leave with?

Teams leave with:

• A shared, memorable experience

• Greater awareness of how they notice and make sense of things

• A refreshed mental state that can positively influence future work

• Some cool drawings and an appreciation for each other's perspective

How does this support real work?

While the workshop itself stays reflective, many teams find that the experience subtly informs how they approach:

• Early-stage thinking

• Collaboration

• Prioritization

• Creative or strategic work that follows afterwards

It can create an indirect but lasting impact.