Creative Steps 2.0 workshop is organized and guided by 2 teachers from the university, which is organizing the workshop in its home country. How is it for teachers to coach this intensive workshop?
In this workshop, teachers act as coaches by encouraging, supporting and directing Creative Teams, as well as actively facilitating the collaboration process with all stakeholders.
Coaches guide, support and supervise the teams throughout the entire process of Creative Steps 2.0. workshop. They are using step-by-step methodology, various innovation, ideation and online tools.
Coaches also lay the foundation for Creative Steps 2.0 by explaining what innovation´s work demands, how to use “customer pain” approach, they guide online and distance working, collaboration of matched companies, advise on the use of virtual tools, give an advice on prototyping, market research and also what is important for the teams – they coach them for the final pitching.
At the same time, coaches take care of communication between all stakeholders, making sure that the connection stays dynamic between the participants and stakeholders. Coaches also supervise teams online during their independent worktime.
Good and responsible coaches of the workshop are the key to its success!