How we use 90-minute workshops to get teams unstuck

A little structure, a lot of clarity — all in under two hours.
Written by:
Sara Gramstad
April 23, 2025

We kept running into the same thing:

Smart team. Solid idea.
And then… fog. Too many tabs. No clear next step.

The vision’s in there — it just gets buried under spinning thoughts, half-decisions, and Slack threads. So we built a simple way to cut through: the 90-minute workshop.

The Chaos Before the Clarity

You’ve probably been here:

  • A launch is coming up, but priorities are still on Post-its
  • You’re debating three directions — and don’t know what to build first
  • You’re trying to get buy-in, but everyone’s got opinions

It’s not that your team isn’t smart. You’re just too close to it, or too deep in it.

What you really need isn’t another strategy doc.
You need a focused conversation — with someone neutral — who can ask the questions no one’s asking.

How We Keep It Tight and Useful

Each session runs 90 minutes. Just long enough to dig in — short enough to stay sharp.

Here’s how it goes down:

  • Pre-work: You fill out a quick form (via Tally) so we’re already rolling by the time we meet.
  • Live session: One focused Zoom call. No filler. Just guided thinking, honest questions, and clear momentum.
  • Takeaways: You’ll get a neat summary of what was said — and what to do next.
  • Next steps: We usually wrap things up in a shared Notion doc so the momentum doesn’t die in the doc.

You bring the mess.
We bring structure, energy, and just the right amount of pushback.

Why It Works

We’ve learned a few things from running these sessions regularly:

  • You don’t need more meetings. You need one good one.
  • The best decisions aren’t made with guardrails. They’re made when someone helps cut through the noise.
  • Momentum is magic. And nothing gets a team moving like knowing exactly what comes next.

Also — this isn’t a script or template.
We shape every workshop around you — your team, your blockers, your questions. One size fits no one, and we’re cool with that.

Real Talk

We’re not gonna fix your entire business in 90 minutes.
But we will help you:

  • Make a call you’ve been avoiding
  • Prioritize what matters next
  • Get your team on the same page

This isn’t a Band-Aid. It’s a reset — one that’s sharp, clear, and built to help you move.

Who this is great for

These workshops work best when things are a bit messy but still moving. We’ve run them for:

  • Startup teams who need clarity (but don’t have time for a whole discovery sprint)
  • Product leads juggling roadmap chaos
  • Founders prepping for a rebrand, rebuild, or relaunch
  • Agencies who want a gut-check on direction before diving into design

Basically, if you’re mid-shuffle and need a quick realignment — this’ll help.

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Written by:
Sara Gramstad

Co-founder and product designer at Handsdown. Builds in Webflow, fine-tunes the feel, and brings brands to life with clarity and calm.