Workshop to Rethink How You Work in Your Org (Innovate, Automate, Apply AI)

Rethink How You Work in Your Organization: Innovation Workshop to Stop, Improve, and Automate

In today’s fast-paced work environment, time is one of the most valuable (and often misused) resources. Many teams are weighed down by outdated processes, unnecessary meetings, and repetitive tasks that get in the way of creativity and meaningful progress.

That’s where our “Rethink How You Work” innovation workshop comes in. This session is designed to help teams identify what’s no longer serving them, free up time, and explore smarter, more innovative ways of working (especially applying AI).

Whether your organization is looking to improve internal efficiency, create space for new initiatives, or foster a culture of continuous improvement, this workshop offers a simple, actionable framework for change.

Workshop to Rethink How You Work in Your Org (Innovate, Automate, Apply AI)

Workshop Overview: Two-Part Framework for Rethinking Work

I. Problems – What Should We Stop, Improve, or Automate?

We start by helping participants examine their current tasks and workflows. The goal is to pinpoint areas that consume too much time or don’t add enough value.

Participants are guided through three key questions:

Stop it: What tasks or activities no longer add value and can be stopped or simplified?
Improve it: What processes could be done better or more efficiently to save time and energy?
Automate it: Are there any repetitive tasks that could be automated to free up time?

We encourage people to name specific tasks or processes clearly so the insights are practical and transferable.

To help participants think broadly, we provide Catalysts—common categories where inefficiencies tend to hide:

Administrative Tasks
Meetings
Requests or Approvals
Invoicing and Purchase Requests
Policies or Compliance Tasks
Resource Planning
Daily or Weekly Repetitive Tasks
Task Tracking

This structured exploration helps surface both “quick wins” and more strategic improvement opportunities.

II. Solutions – What Will We Do With the Time We Save?

After identifying what to stop, improve, or automate, we shift toward possibilities. This is where innovation comes into play. AI may be able to help with the work process or automate tasks.

We ask:
How might we utilize the time we save from eliminating or improving inefficient tasks to create more value for our team and the organization?

Participants consider:

New projects they’ve wanted to explore
Ways to improve systems or collaboration
Ideas that solve multiple problems through innovation
Initiatives inspired by the time and space they’ve reclaimed

This section helps move the conversation from operational fixes to strategic thinking. It’s about empowering individuals and teams to use their time more intentionally, driving value where it matters most.

Why Host This Workshop?

This workshop is ideal for organizations looking to:

Encourage continuous improvement without a heavy change management process
Engage employees in evaluating and redesigning their own work
Break down organizational silos through cross-functional discussion
Enable innovation by removing low-value activities
Improve morale by focusing on what matters—and dropping what doesn’t

Benefits and Outcomes

By the end of the session, teams will have:

A shared understanding of what tasks or processes can be stopped, improved, or automated
A practical list of specific changes to experiment with
Time-saving ideas that can be implemented immediately
A shortlist of new initiatives or innovation opportunities to pursue
A framework they can revisit regularly to stay adaptive and efficient

Ideal For

Teams experiencing overwhelm or burnout
Departments going through operational change
Innovation or continuous improvement teams
Hybrid or remote teams seeking better ways to work
Leaders looking to foster engagement and team-driven problem-solving

Workshop Delivery Options

Virtual via Zoom or Teams
In-Person at your location or event
Hybrid for distributed teams

Includes templates, worksheets, facilitation prompts, and optional follow-up online programs, coaching or group sessions.

Ready to Rethink How You Work?

If you want to help your team focus on high-value activities, reduce friction in day-to-day operations, and open space for innovation, this workshop is a great place to start.