Workshop output brief
Start with the output: a draft, a model, a decision or a shared question. Then identify the materials, inputs and completion condition that support it. The output brief is separate from the timetable; it helps the organiser decide whether the room, equipment and facilitation plan can support the task.
How to use it
- Name the output and who will use it after the workshop.
- Identify required inputs and a completion check.
- Connect the task to the station plan and equipment brief.
Worksheet preview
| Output | Inputs and materials | Completion check | Receiving role | Version or next use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft or plan | ||||
| Model or demonstration | ||||
| Agreed decision | ||||
| Question for follow-up |
Open the CSV in Excel, Numbers or Google Sheets. Save a copy before editing.
Completion should be observable
“Everyone understands” is hard to check during a workshop. A visible draft or an explained choice can show what the group has produced. Choose a check that serves the actual workshop without pretending that one exercise proves a wider learning outcome.
Decide what happens to the output
Agree whether the output stays with participants, is shared with the organiser or enters a later decision. Put the receiving role and version reference in the sheet. If an output changes after discussion, update its reference rather than circulate two unexplained versions.
Continue planning
- Community-activity station plan
Plan what happens at each station, how participants move and who controls the handover.
- Community-event equipment brief
Connect each programme task to equipment, setup responsibility and approval.
- Moderated question queue
Group audience questions, identify duplicates and decide which fit the remaining session.