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.
Workshops
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...
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!
17 best icebreakers for small group workshops
Seventeen of the best icebreakers for small groups and workshops, both online and in person.
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 up singing on Zoom calls when I can’t find the...
6 Top Tips for Brilliant Virtual Workshop Engagement (+ Bonus Video)
Get the inside track on using Butter.us to become a more engaging virtual facilitator.
The role of a facilitator: The secret ingredient is vibes
Do you think of yourself as a facilitator? If you’ve ever organised a meeting, you’ve occupied that role whether you recognised it or not. But you probably haven't been trained to facilitate - this post will help you play this role more...
Top tips from a Miro brainstorming pro
Expert facilitator, Rachel Davis, gives her top tips for designing, building and facilitating a virtual brainstorming session with Butter and Miro.
Brainstorm your way to Workshop Success with Rose, Thorn, Bud
Rachel guides the Pip Decks community through a fantastic session of building the Rose, Thorn, Bud brainstorming session on Miro, with design and facilitation pro tips throughout.
Six effective ways to make a decision as a group
Group work. It can be so rewarding. Group decision making however, is not always easy. Here are some neat tricks to help you prioritise ideas or problems to help make a decision as a group.
How to take minutes in a meeting (that are actually useful!)
The monumental task of recording the meeting has fallen to you. Learn how to take minutes in a meeting far in advance, and be prepared, too.
Brand Workshop: How to Stand Out in a Crowd
Identifying where you stand out in a crowd is fundamental to your branding and brand strategy process. Let’s be honest, you’re not going to be the only company in your space, and sometimes it’s easier to put your head in...