Want to become a professional facilitator? Here’s the realistic path - skills to develop, how to get experience, building a reputation, and what it actually pays.

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.

Project managers who can facilitate run better meetings, resolve conflicts faster, and get more from their teams. Here’s what facilitation training actually teaches you.

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

In the design industry, two of the most confused roles are Product Designer and UX Designer. In this article we break down the difference between them.

Want to know how much you could get paid in UX? This post covers the UX design salaries at every level and location to help you master salary negotiations.

UX Design is an ever-changing field where staying on top of the trends is vital. Read on for the latest trends to watch out for and tips on how to apply them!

Your guide to becoming a professional meeting facilitator. Learn the key skills, objectives, and roles, and how to launch a career in this diverse and rewarding field.

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!)

UX design - it’s a term that's taken the world by storm. But what does it actually mean? Find out all about the principles and applications of UX in this article.

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!

In this article, we explore why learning workshop facilitation is a tangible and efficient way to build in-demand critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

We recently surveyed Design Sprint Masterclass students to understand how learning the Design Sprint delivers tangible benefits beyond productivity and focus.

How do you facilitate a workshop like a pro when you’ve never run one before? Here are five easy-to-learn activities that form the building blocks of popular workshops.

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.

Strategy meetings are crucial to business success, but they can be a challenge to get right. Learn how to plan & run a strategy meeting in this expert guide.

What is a UX design workshop & what are the benefits of running one? How can you plan a successful UX workshop of your own? Learn all you need to know here.

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.

Leading effective meetings is one of the most important career skills, regardless of your role! Discover 12 top tips for running the most effective meetings of your life.

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.

Ideation is often the part of the problem-solving process that teams struggle with the most. Discover exercises to unleash your team’s creativity and keep you on track!

We sat down with Jonathan Courtney from AJ&Smart to explore the company’s history, the story behind Workshopper, and why facilitation 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.

It’s normal to feel nervous about facilitating a workshop, but it doesn’t have to hinder your success. Here are 9 ways to overcome your facilitation nerves.

Planning marketing strategy doesn't have to be slow and cumbersome! This quick and effective workshop will leave you with a solid action plan in just 4 hours.

We spoke to 3 of our UX Designers here at AJ&Smart to get an idea of the main mistakes they have in common and how they went about fixing them effectively.

The better your problem-solving skills are, the better (and easier!) your life will be. Organized problem-solving is a killer career skill - learn all about it here.

If you’re looking to convince a client to run a workshop or need to align a team on a big strategic decision, running a Product Strategy Scoping workshop will help.

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.

Can Design Sprints be used for bettering our community and fostering positive social change? Studio Cocreatie proves they can! Find out how in this article.

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.

Make your first Design Sprint a success with this step-by-step beginners guide. Read on for handy checklists, facilitation tips, and real-life 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!

Do you want to start studying UX design but can’t decide between a full-blown design degree or a bootcamp? Here, we weigh the pros and cons of each.

Have you ever found yourself struggling with your career choices? Would you like to be more strategic about them? Then the UX Career Strategizer is just what you need.

Want to get started in UX design? Make products? Thrive in a company of like-minded designers? Check out these tips to break into the wonderful world of UX!

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!

Communicating effectively online is more important than ever. Get the lowdown on how to ace meetings and lead teams with clarity and cohesiveness, remotely.

Decision-making and collaboration are major challenges for every designer. Read on for hands-on advice on making decision-making easier, faster,& more enjoyable.

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.

In this article, we explore facilitation career options, their pros and cons, and earning potential, helping you choose the right path and plan your next steps.

Don’t let facilitation jargon get the better of you. We explain the 50 most important facilitation terms in our ultimate facilitation glossary. Check it out!

Having a skilled, effective facilitator guide a meeting will vastly improve that meeting's outcomes! Discover the right tools, techniques, and skills you need today.

You’ve scrolled through Instagram posts, attended endless webinars, and compared aggressive marketing sites—but which facilitation courses will actually help your team?

Your guide to facilitator job descriptions! Discover what you need to search for to find your dream workshopping job, plus actionable steps for your job search.

Starting out as a UX/UI designer and looking for ways to learn on a budget? Here're our top FREE UX/UI design online course that will help you level up!

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.

Discover hands-on tips and practical advice to help you secure your first job in UX or Product Design. Check out our guide today to get ahead of the competition.

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.

Find out how H&M uses workshops to foster an innovation culture and produce tangible outcomes. Read on for our interview with Dan Cariño, Product Designer at H&M Group.

Today, facilitation is one of the most highly sought-after skill-sets. Discover the best courses and materials out there to help you learn facilitation ASAP!

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.

In this article, we cover everything you need to know about becoming a coach, from key skills and training options to deciding if it’s the right career path for you.

Thinking about facilitation training? Read this first. We explain the different types of facilitation courses and share 4 factors to consider before signing up.

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.

What goes into making a strong UX portfolio? In this article, we reveal how to land that dream job, and get a seat at the designer's table today.

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

Workshops make teamwork more efficient and engaging, but a few exercises aren’t enough. Successful workshops need clear planning. Learn the 4 building blocks for success.

What does it mean to facilitate dialogue & why is it so important for effective meetings & workshops? Learn how to facilitate dialogue with these 6 proven tips.

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?

Want to know how to run a Design Thinking workshop? Follow our actionable guide with best practices, tips, and clear steps to help ensure your first session is a success.

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.

Discover our favorite exercises to help you untangle any problem and frame it for success. Workshopper is the #1 resource for facilitation and workshopping advice.

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)!

Businesses need designers who can connect business strategy to the product development process. How exactly do you do that? Read on to find out!

Are you considering changing career pathways and going all-in on UX Design? Our list of practical tips will help make the transition as smooth as possible.

We sat down with N26’s Head of Design, Christian Hertlein, to learn how its state of the art intuitive design sets the online bank apart from the competition.

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.

If you feel like you and remote work aren't meant to be, you might be unknowingly committing these mistakes. Find out how to collaborate more effectively online today.

Convincing your team to run a workshop matters as much as the workshop itself. Even the best ideas fail without buy-in. Here are simple steps to get your team on board.

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 what is it used for? How can you plan your own? Learn everything you need to know in this ultimate Design Sprint 101 by AJ&Smart.

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.

Can Design Sprints help tackle social issues? Find out how Tony's Chocolonely leveraged the power of the Design Sprint to make their chocolate 100% slave free.

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.

Learn how Alex Durussel-Baker, Product Strategist and Founder of Korero Studio, turned her type 1 diabetes diagnosis into an opportunity to raise awareness.

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

Prototyping - arguably the most exciting phase in design thinking. But with so many user testing possibilities, choosing the right method can be a mission in itself.

Find out how testing provides the validation design teams need to create great products and helps unearth any flaws that a product has before being launched.

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.