There are three main steps in setting up and conducting a workshop.
In each of these steps there are several important issues that need to be clarified or finalised before the next step can be started.
Click here to view a video that explains the for a summary of the main issues for consideration at each step for a typical implementation plan workshop.
Different topics within the context of different processes (e.g. planning as opposed to conflict management, team building, policy development, etc.) will always require the facilitator to go back to the drawing board and create a new workshop design.