# Workshop Facilitation Template

Purpose: Plan, open, run, and close any workshop using a diverge-and-converge framework so the group leaves with real decisions.

Duration: 120 minutes
Cadence: As needed
Participants: A facilitator, an optional co-facilitator, and 5-20 participants

## Agenda
- [ ] Open and set the frame (15 min) - one outcome, agenda, working agreements, check-in
- [ ] Diverge - generate options (30 min) - silent ideation, small groups, round-robin
- [ ] Cluster and discuss (25 min) - group ideas, surface tensions, balance airtime
- [ ] Converge - decide (25 min) - dot vote or decision rule, name the decision and owner
- [ ] Action planning (15 min) - next steps with owners and dates
- [ ] Close and check-out (10 min) - recap, confirm, capture loose ends

## Tips
- Define one outcome before building the agenda.
- Separate diverge from converge.
- Stay neutral on content; own the process.
- Balance airtime so quiet voices count.
- Park off-topic items visibly.

## Notes
- Workshop outcome: _________________________________________
- Decision made: ____________________________________________
- Action items and owners: __________________________________
- Parking lot: ______________________________________________

Free template from OrgTP. Adapt or run it live at orgtp.com/templates/workshop-facilitation-template