Wondering if you can learn facilitation through a screen? Here's what works brilliantly online, what's harder, and how to build real skills.

Comparing online facilitation courses? An honest look at what's out there, what each program offers, and how to pick the right one for your situation.

15 practical virtual facilitation tips to keep remote participants engaged and get real outcomes from online workshops and meetings.

Comparing online facilitation courses? Learn what to look for, what to avoid, and which programs actually prepare you for real-world facilitation.

The realistic path to becoming a professional facilitator. Skills to build, how to get experience, and what facilitators actually earn.

Comparing in-person and online facilitation training? Here’s an honest breakdown of what each format does well, where they fall short, and how to choose.

Why facilitation is a game-changer for project managers. Run better meetings, resolve conflicts faster and get more from your team.

Learn everything about facilitation training - what it is, who needs it, costs, certifications, and how to choose the right program.

What does a meeting facilitator do and how do you become one? Explore the role, key skills needed and how to start a career in facilitation.

What on earth is even a workshop? And why would I need one? Well, buckle in, because that’s exactly what we’ll be covering in this article.

Are you looking to future-proof your career? Find out how continuous learning in the top skills of the future can boost your career (and salary!)

When do you need a facilitator? What sorts of pain points can they help you address? Here are 10 common scenarios where an expert facilitator is necessary.

Have a business challenge you need to tackle? Take this quiz to find out which workshop is best suited for your needs!

Why facilitation is becoming one of the most in-demand career skills. Build critical thinking and problem-solving abilities employers value most.

Beyond productivity: how learning the Design Sprint delivers career growth, confidence, and new opportunities. Real results from real students.

New to workshops? Learn 5 easy activities that form the building blocks of any great workshop. Perfect for first-time facilitators.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest furniture e-retailers. Learn how they keep their culture innovative and use workshops to move fast!

We caught up with Zurich to find out how they foster the culture of innovation, and which workshops they run to stay ahead of the game!

Find out all the tips and tricks to running high-energy virtual design thinking workshops.

Workshops are a great way to tackle your most pressing social media challenges. Learn how to run an awesome social media workshop in this expert guide.

How to plan and run a strategy meeting that drives real decisions. A step-by-step guide to effective, collaborative strategic sessions.

How to plan and run a UX design workshop. A complete guide covering goals, activities, stakeholder alignment and getting real design outcomes.

From Twitter to Netflix, H&M to Slack, everyone swears by the power of workshops. But what’s the big deal, and how do you actually run one?

Want to perfect the art of running a virtual meeting? Here’s our round-up of the tips and techniques you need for seamless Zoom calls and an engaged team.

Stop wasting time in bad meetings. 12 proven tips to run focused, productive meetings that end with clear decisions and action items.

What are inclusive meetings and why do they matter? Learn how to make your company’s meeting culture more inclusive with these 5 steps.

Want to grow your business? Then you need to learn how to sell your services. Here are 12 tried-and-tested techniques used by AJ&Smart.

Your guide to writing the perfect meeting agenda. Learn exactly what to include, plus get access to ready-to-use templates for every kind of meeting.

Capturing meeting minutes is strategic. With the right prep, your leadership shows before the meeting begins. Follow this guide to write great minutes.

Make sure your next meeting or workshop is a success with these fun and easy icebreakers—ideal for in-person, hybrid, and remote meetings.

Struggling with ideation? Discover proven exercises to unlock your team's creativity during problem-solving workshops and brainstorming sessions.

AJ&Smart CEO Jonathan Courtney on how workshops transformed his career and why facilitation skills could be key to your next promotion.

We sit down with Robert Skrobe, the founder of Dallas Design Sprints, to find out how to run effective design sprints entirely remotely.

Facilitating remote collaboration requires a new way of thinking. Read on to find out seven ways to make remote work more smooth.

Nervous about facilitating? 9 proven strategies to manage pre-workshop anxiety and deliver with confidence — even if it's your first time.

A quick, effective marketing workshop format to build a solid campaign action plan in just 4 hours. Ideal for cross-functional marketing teams.

Learn a structured problem-solving process with practical exercises. Build a skill that will accelerate your career and simplify your work.

Use a Product Strategy Scoping workshop to align teams on strategic decisions and win client buy-in for larger workshop engagements.

Remote work has become an inevitable reality for many companies. How can we stay productive and engaged as we work remotely? Read on for our best tips!

No hectic, stressful projects kick-offs anymore! Follow this easy 3-step workshop for clear goal-setting, clarity and team alignment.

While it’s tempting to move straight to the next project, taking a critical look at the process and running a retrospective is essential.

How Design Sprints helped support parents of children with disabilities. A case study in using sprints for meaningful community impact.

One of the most common types of workshops that every designer will have to run is the good ol' brainstorming. Find out how to make them truly effective.

Becoming a facilitator is a great career move, and learning the basics of facilitation is easier than you might think! Find out how in this article.

Running your first Design Sprint? A step-by-step beginner's guide with checklists, facilitation tips and real-world case studies.

We recently joined the Twitter team at their HQ in Silicon Valley to train them on the Design Sprint. Get a behind the scenes look at what took place!

In this post, we've compiled all the tools and software you're ever going to need to run your online workshops and meetings.

Consultant Fabrizio Faraco tells how the official Design Sprint Masterclass by AJ&Smart helped him double his revenue within a few months. Read more here!

Master remote team communication with proven strategies for clearer meetings, stronger collaboration and fewer misunderstandings online.

How workshops help teams make better decisions, faster. Practical advice on using facilitation to improve collaboration and alignment.

Becoming a facilitator is a great career booster. But how do you it? We caught up with Ben Dehant, who has transformed his career as an expert workshopper.

Freelance or in-house facilitator? Compare both career paths — pros, cons, earning potential and how to decide which is right for you.

The ultimate facilitation glossary — 50 key terms explained from A to Z. Cut through the jargon and speak facilitation with confidence.

Discover the 8 essential facilitation skills every facilitator needs. From active listening to managing group dynamics — become a better facilitator.

Compare the best facilitation training courses and resources. Free and paid options reviewed to help you find the right program for your needs.

Your guide to facilitator job descriptions. Learn what to search for, what roles exist, and how to take actionable steps in your job hunt.

Career planning in today's business environment can be tricky. Find out which skills will make you an MVP of any team and future-proof your career today.

Your guide to Design Thinking. Get to grips with every stage of the Design Thinking process and learn how to run your own Design Thinking workshop.

Remote facilitation doesn't have to be scary! Discover skills and tactics to make remote facilitation as smooth and enjoyable as in-person.

How H&M Group uses workshops to drive innovation. An interview with Product Designer Dan Cariño on building a workshop culture.

How one career-changer became a freelance facilitator — and how you can too. The best courses and resources to start learning facilitation.

You can’t be a successful leader unless you’re an extravert, right? WRONG! Here's how to use introversion to fuel your career.

Find out how I learned about workshop facilitation by accident, and it gave me the interesting, lucrative, impactful career I have today.

Want to become a coach? Learn the key skills, training options and how to know if coaching is the right career path for you.

Thinking about facilitation training? 4 key factors to consider before signing up, plus a breakdown of the different course types available.

Don’t let fear of public speaking get in the way of your success. Beat your fear of public speaking with these 7 psychology-backed strategies.

Here are 9 tried-and-tested strategies for effectively managing workshop skeptics, and even turning them into motivated participants.

Learn the 4 building blocks of a successful workshop. A practical guide to planning, designing and running workshops that deliver real results.

Learn 6 proven techniques to facilitate meaningful dialogue in meetings and workshops. Help your group communicate openly and stay on track.

Learn about the benefits of team collaboration and use our step-by-step guide to improve team collaboration where you work

Planning a company getaway? Here’s your complete step-by-step guide on how to plan an awesome corporate retreat in 2022.

Want to know how to run a brand strategy workshop?

Step-by-step guide to running your first Design Thinking workshop. Best practices, exercises and tips to deliver a successful session.

Learn how to run engaging hybrid meetings & workshops in this step-by-step guide, complete with the best hybrid meeting tools, tips, and best practices.

The best exercises for defining and framing problems before solving them. Practical tools to focus your team on the right challenge.

Are you looking for the best workshop and facilitation books to add to your reading list? Here are our 21 top picks for 2024, expert-approved by AJ&Smart.

Boost your skills, advance your career, and own a better way to work by leveraging the benefits of the Design Sprint (you don't need to be a UX designer)!

N26 Head of Design Christian Hertlein on how the mobile bank built a design-centric culture and created a standout customer experience.

What is co-facilitation, and what are some best practices to follow when co-facilitating a workshop? This guide by AJ&Smart has got you covered.

10 common remote work mistakes and how to fix them. Practical tips for better online collaboration, productivity and work-life balance.

Getting buy-in is half the battle. Learn simple, proven steps to convince your team to run a workshop — even if they've never tried one.

These 9 simple and effective exercises will help you make your decision-making process faster, less overwhelming, and more effective!

Does it take you and your team AGES to decide on a solution? Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to make better decisions, faster.

What is a Design Sprint and how does it work? Learn everything you need to plan and run your own Sprint in this comprehensive beginner's guide.

Jake Knapp, the creator of the Design Sprint answers the burning Design Sprint questions! Read on for insider tips on how to improve your Sprint.

How Tony's Chocolonely used a Design Sprint to advance their mission for 100% slave-free chocolate. A real-world case study in social impact.

10 ultimate Design Sprint hacks that will take your Sprint game to the next level. Make your Sprint less stressful and more successful.

Confused about the Design Sprint process? Keep hearing controversial advice? AJ&Smart police are here to bust the biggest myths about the Design Sprint.

How a Product Strategist used Design Sprints to raise awareness for Type 1 diabetes. A powerful case study in using sprints for social good.

Design Thinking may not be linear but there's a common kicking off point - empathy. Why is empathy so important and how do you implement it? READ ON

Everything you need to know about prototyping in Design Thinking. How to build, test and learn from prototypes that validate your ideas.

Design Thinking Phase 5: how to test prototypes effectively. Best practices for user testing that validate ideas and uncover product flaws.

Discover ideation - the 3rd phase of design thinking, where teams puts their heads together to generate ideas through brainstorming, sketching, and more.

Are you in UX but curious about facilitation? Find out how facilitation skills can boost your career, plus get tips on hosting your first design workshop!

We all have goals, but achieving them can be a challenge. Learn how you can hit your targets every single time!

So, you want to run an amazing online workshop? You've come to the right place! Discover our top 6 tips for success in facilitating online meetings.