Innovation Workshop Games
Collection of short exercises that unlock creative thinking and challenge conventional assumptions.
Innovation Workshop Games are a curated collection of quick exercises designed to shift mindsets and unlock creative potential. These include perspective-shifting activities, constraint-based challenges, random input techniques, and assumption-busting exercises. Unlike full workshops, these are 10-20 minute bursts that can be integrated into regular meetings to maintain innovative thinking. They help teams break mental patterns, challenge "we've always done it this way" thinking, and generate fresh approaches to persistent problems.
Objective
Unlock creative thinking and challenge assumptions through quick innovation exercises.
- Worksheets or prompts
- Timer
- Random word generator (optional)
- Whiteboard or collaborative tools
How to Play
Choose Exercise
2 minSelect appropriate game: Random Word Associations, Worst Possible Idea, Six Thinking Hats, or Future Headlines.
Frame the Problem
3 minPresent the challenge or topic participants will apply the innovation technique to.
Execute Technique
15 minRun the selected game. For example, Worst Possible Idea: generate terrible solutions, then flip them into good ideas.
Capture Insights
10 minDocument interesting ideas, perspectives, or approaches that emerged. Look for unexpected connections.
Action Planning
5 minSelect 1-2 insights to develop further. Assign owners and next steps.
Pro Tips
Keep energy high - innovation exercises work best when playful and fast-paced.
Variations
Try these variations to adapt the game for different contexts and group sizes.
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