Steps One and Two: Kick-Off and Chaotic Exploration

Step one: Kick-off

During the kick-off, the facilitator should, if they don’t already know, take a poll to determine how many participants may need or want an introduction to the EventStorming workshop process. Examples of performing a quick introduction include a time-limited EventStorming of popular movies or books. The facilitator will also put forth and explain the goals for the group during the workshop.

Now is as good a time as any to introduce some tips and etiquette of EventStorming:

• Do not move or replace any sticky notes without first discussing the action with the writer. There is only so much room on a little sticky note, so try to avoid making assumptions about the meaning behind a few words.

• There is no harm in guessing. Put up a sticky note if you think it is important and relevant to ...