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Art of the Possible Workshop
What to Expect and How to Prepare for the Retreat
Process Overview
July 14, 2025 - Pre-workshop survey due
July 23, 2025 - Live Workshop
August 6, 2025 - Jeff sends the digital second draft document
What To Expect
Objective: A collaborative session with system partners to explore and refine three distinct partnership scenarios.
Experience: A series of exercises using small groups, Post-its, and Sharpies.
Dress: Casual and comfortable. We’ll be on our feet, moving about the room.
Location: Westin Denver International Airport, 8300 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249
Agenda
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
8:30 AM - Host Welcome Kick-Off
9:00 AM - Discovery: Identify and explore a range of potential partnership models.
10:00 AM - Concept Building: Develop detailed partnership scenarios, including roles, contributions, and value exchange.
11:30 AM - Lunch
12:15 PM - Roadmap Development: Outline the 90-day, 180-day, and 365-day implementation pathways for each scenario.
2:30 PM - Assumption Testing: Conduct pre-mortem analysis, resistance mapping, and "What has to be true?" exercises.
3:30 PM - Decision or Next Steps: Align on preferred scenarios and determine the path forward, including immediate actions.
4:15 PM - Host Final Thoughts
4:30 PM - Adjourn
Deliverables
Three partnership scenarios with documented opportunities, risks, and strategic benefits.
A high-level roadmap outlining milestones and key actions for each scenario.
Clear next steps for further validation, partner alignment, and implementation planning.
How to Prepare for the Session
Required: Complete the pre-workshop survey by July 14, 2025 (15 min)
Learn More About
Jeff Shannon
A master facilitator of corporate strategy workshops, leadership development, and off-site retreats. He conducts over 90 sessions annually for numerous companies in the Midwest and is the author of business guides such as "Lead Engaging Meetings" and "Hard Work Is Not Enough."
