Happy Accidents
STRATEGIC DESIGN WORKSHOP
Time: 45 mins
What is this? ▾
Follow the cards in numeric order, preferably with online connection as well.
Happy Accidents is a strategic design workshop meant to provoke a creative disruption, with collaboration and team effort as the end goal and north star.
Disagreement is welcome, mutual respect is required.
I
Strength
ASSET
Write 1–2 sentences describing your project's advantage.
II
Challenge
WEAKNESS
Write 1–2 sentences indicating your project's roadblock.
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Happy Crossover
STRATEGIC IDEATION
Step 1
Each grab 1 red card & 1 blue card. Write with your dry-markers.
RED: 1–2 sentences on your greatest strength.
BLUE: 1–2 sentences on your deepest challenge.
RED: 1–2 sentences on your greatest strength.
BLUE: 1–2 sentences on your deepest challenge.
Step 2
Each pass your RED card to your LEFT. Pass your BLUE card to your RIGHT.
Step 3
Look at your random pair. Discuss with the person to your RIGHT: how can this strength & challenge blend?
Step 4
Write 3–4 keywords for your crossover down.
Step 5
Present your crossover to the group.
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Happy Matrix
IDEATION & EVALUATION
Stand up & walk to the Idea Canvas.
Step 1
Write your crossover ideas on sticky notes. One note per idea.
Step 2
Place your sticky notes on the compass below — four poles, four outcomes.
Step 3
Vote. Pick one "Happy Accident" as your new project pivot.
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Summary
EVALUATION
Pseudonym
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Project context
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Strength
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Challenge
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Crossover keywords
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Selected pivot
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VI
The Shift
WHERE YOU STARTED → WHERE YOU LEFT OFF
A quick look at the distance you covered today.
Where you started
Strength
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Challenge
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Where you left off
Crossover
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Pivot
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VII
Go Build It.
CALL TO ACTION
The glitch is complete. Wipe your physical cards clean for the next team.
Take a photo of your canvas, share your Happy Accident with the group, and start prototyping this week — momentum is the whole point.
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