{"id":235828,"date":"2025-05-14T14:52:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T12:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parm.com\/?p=235828"},"modified":"2026-09-28T08:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T06:37:09","slug":"liberating-structures-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parm.com\/en\/liberating-structures-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Liberating Structures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Liberating Structures: Using Simple Rules to Foster Creativity in Project Management<\/h1>\n<p>Why Traditional Workshops Often Stifle Creativity<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Post_Liberating_Structures.jpg\" alt=\"Liberating Structures: Using Simple Rules to Foster Creativity in Project Management\" title=\"Post_Liberating_Structures\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Post_Liberating_Structures.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/parm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Post_Liberating_Structures-980x515.jpg 980w, https:\/\/parm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Post_Liberating_Structures-480x252.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-235849\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>We\u2019ve all been there: The flip chart is set up, the Post-its are ready, the projector is humming away cheerfully\u2014and yet, very little actually happens. Two people talk, ten remain silent. The agenda is dutifully worked through, the minutes are complete, and yet you leave the room with the vague feeling that you\u2019ve just wasted precious time in a meeting coma. But there\u2019s another way. In project management, where time, focus, and real ideas determine success or frustration, we need methods that don\u2019t just please the facilitator but actively engage all participants. This is exactly where Liberating Structures come into play.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/en\/liberating-structures-2\/#What_are_Liberating_Structures\" >What are Liberating Structures?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/en\/liberating-structures-2\/#Why_are_Liberating_Structures_so_valuable_in_project_management\" >Why are Liberating Structures so valuable in project management?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/en\/liberating-structures-2\/#5_Steps_to_Conducting_Your_Own_Force_Field_Analysis\" >5 Steps to Conducting Your Own Force Field Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/en\/liberating-structures-2\/#Additional_Liberating_Structures_in_a_Project_Context%E2%80%94A_Concise_Overview\" >Additional Liberating Structures in a Project Context\u2014A Concise Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/en\/liberating-structures-2\/#Best_Practices_for_Use_in_a_Project_Environment\" >Best Practices for Use in a Project Environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/en\/liberating-structures-2\/#Common_Pitfalls%E2%80%94and_How_to_Avoid_Them\" >Common Pitfalls\u2014and How to Avoid Them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/en\/liberating-structures-2\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Liberating_Structures\"><\/span>What are Liberating Structures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Liberating Structures (LS for short) are 33 simple yet effective microstructures designed to democratize group processes. Instead of relying on endless PowerPoint slides or one-way facilitation, they enable every participant to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and knowledge.<br \/>The concept was developed by Keith McCandless and Henri Lipmanowicz and has been growing in popularity for several years, not only among innovation and creative teams but also in project management. The basic idea: A good structure fosters creativity rather than stifling it. These methods are designed to free meeting participants from traditional, restrictive, or controlling structures\u2014hence the name \u201cLiberating Structures.\u201d When these methods are used, control over a meeting no longer rests solely with the presenter or facilitator but is distributed evenly among all group members, allowing everyone to contribute equally to the outcome. At the same time, however, these structures still provide an organized framework that enables meetings to proceed in a focused manner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Liberating_Structures_so_valuable_in_project_management\"><\/span>Why are Liberating Structures so valuable in project management?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Projects often involve complex decisions, changing requirements, and a multitude of stakeholders, each with their own expectations. The traditional meeting format (presentation + discussion + consensus) quickly reaches its limits in these situations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loud voices dominate the discussion.<\/li>\n<li>Introverted participants or those from outside the field tend to withdraw.<\/li>\n<li>Good ideas are quickly lost in the shuffle.<\/li>\n<li>Decisions are postponed or fail to address the core of the problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is where Liberating Structures come in, ensuring that all voices are heard, ideas are developed in a structured way, and decisions are made on a sound basis. This is particularly valuable in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kickoff meetings:<\/strong> Where vision, goals, and collaboration need to be clarified.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sprint reviews or retrospectives:<\/strong> To gather constructive feedback.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stakeholder workshops:<\/strong> When different interests need to be balanced.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lessons-Learned sessions:<\/strong> To ensure that it\u2019s not just the project manager who speaks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Steps_to_Conducting_Your_Own_Force_Field_Analysis\"><\/span>5 Steps to Conducting Your Own Force Field Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>1-2-4-All \u2013 When Everyone Should Really Have a Say<\/strong><br \/>This structure is as simple as it is effective: First, each person thinks on their own (1 minute), then they discuss in pairs (2 minutes), then in groups of four (4 minutes), before the results are compiled in a plenary session (All). Result: no silence, no \u201cI agree with what was said earlier\u201d sound bites.<br \/>Possible applications: brainstorming project goals, identifying risks, providing feedback on previous results.<\/li>\n<li><strong>TRIZ \u2013 The Paradoxical Creativity Technique<\/strong><br \/>TRIZ poses a provocative question: What would we have to do to guarantee that our project fails? What sounds crazy often leads to revealing insights. Afterward, we reflect on which of these (intentionally harmful) practices may already be in use and what can be changed about them.<br \/>Possible applications: project kickoffs, retrospectives, change processes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What, So What, Now What? \u2013 Structured Reflection<\/strong><br \/>This method guides groups through three simple questions:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>What happened? (Facts)<\/li>\n<li>What does this mean? (Interpretation)<\/li>\n<li>What do we do now? (Action)<br \/>Ideal for clearing your head, for example, after reaching milestones or when facing difficult project situations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Liberating_Structures_in_a_Project_Context%E2%80%94A_Concise_Overview\"><\/span>Additional Liberating Structures in a Project Context\u2014A Concise Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Liberating Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p><strong>Application in Project Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p><strong>A Brief Explanation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Appreciative Interview<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Identifying Success Factors in Retrospectives or Project Wrap-Ups<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Partner interview focusing on particularly positive experiences to identify strengths<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Troika Consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Peer consultation on specific project challenges<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>One person presents an issue; two others provide advice in a back-and-forth exchange<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>10\/25 Crowdsourcing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Evaluating Ideas for Actions, Features, or Suggestions for Improvement<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Everyone submits an idea, which is then evaluated by everyone over several rounds. This is how the top ideas emerge<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Nine Whys<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Clarifying Overarching Project Goals and Motivations<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>By asking \u201cWhy?\u201d nine times, a deeper purpose becomes apparent<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Celebrity Interview<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Conveying Goal Clarification or Change Topics in a Clear and Entertaining Way<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>One person takes on the role of a well-known figure and is interviewed on the topic<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Drawing Together<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Visualizing Complex Relationships or Processes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Participants visualize, for example, their project vision or collaboration<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Impromptu Networking<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Introduction to workshops, fostering personal interaction<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Several short one-on-one conversations based on prepared questions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Heard, Seen, Respected<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Empathetic Understanding During Conflicts or Emotional Issues Within the Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Partners share difficult situations\u2014without judgment, just listening<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Helping Heuristics<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Promoting Knowledge Sharing or Coaching Within the Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Guidelines for mutual support are reviewed and improved<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Open Space<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Topic-Centered Work in Large Groups<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Participants propose their own topics and organize the sessions themselves<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Panarchy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Expanding understanding of systemic relationships and dynamics in the project environment<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Examining topics at different system levels (e.g., micro\/macro)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Ecocycle <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Get an overview of ongoing, planned, and blocked activities<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Classify activities into four categories: Birth, Maturity, Creative Destruction, Renewal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Integrated Autonomy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Reflecting on the Balance Between Personal Responsibility and Team Coordination<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Reflecting on the tension between freedom and coordination<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Social Network Webbing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Analyzing Stakeholder Networks<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Visualizing Relationships and Communication Flows<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Simple Ethnography<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Identifying User Needs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Observing real-world behaviors rather than relying solely on surveys<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Design Storyboards<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Visualizing Projects or Processes as a \u201cStory\u201d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Create a sequence of images or scenes to make processes easier to understand<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Wicked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Highlighting Conflicting Requirements in the Project<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Formulating conflicting but equally important questions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Wise Crowds<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Making Complex Decisions Through Participation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>One person describes an issue; the group discusses it in a structured manner with observers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Discovery & Action Dialogue<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Collaborative problem-solving in challenging project situations<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Participants work together to analyze the causes and develop practical solutions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Min Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Focus on the Essentials in Project Rules or Framework Conditions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Distinguishing between mandatory and optional criteria<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>What I Need From You (WINFY)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Clarifying expectations and providing support within the team or with stakeholders<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>People clearly state what they need from others\u2014and what they can offer<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Critical Uncertainties<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Developing Scenarios for Unclear Project Dynamics<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Compare two uncertainties and develop strategies<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Agree\/Certainty Matrix<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Clarifying How to Handle Complex Decision-Making Situations<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Classify problems by degree of agreement and certainty and identify appropriate strategies<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Purpose to Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Structuring a Project from Vision to Implementation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Jointly defining goals, principles, participants, structures, and practices<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Impromptu Prototyping<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Bring ideas to life early on, generate feedback<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Concepts or processes are quickly sketched out or acted out to encourage reactions and insights<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>User Experience Fishbowl<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Experience user feedback directly and openly<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Users speak in an inner circle; the team listens actively<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Generative Relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Strengthening Collaboration Through the Quality of Relationships<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Reflection on which relationships are beneficial to the project and how to actively nurture them<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Shift & Share<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Sharing Best Practices Within the Project Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Small groups rotate through stations featuring success stories<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>15% Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Strengthen personal responsibility; identify small, achievable steps<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>Everyone thinks about what he or she can implement right away\u2014without additional resources or approval<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<p><strong>Conversation Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"31%\">\n<p>Open dialogue on complex or sensitive topics<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"42%\">\n<p>In small groups, everyone discusses a guiding question, with a focus on listening, understanding, and seeing things from different perspectives<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_for_Use_in_a_Project_Environment\"><\/span>Best Practices for Use in a Project Environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Start small:<\/strong> You don\u2019t have to completely overhaul the entire project with LS right away. Using one method in a workshop is enough to get started and to test whether Liberating Structures work for your team and your needs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Prepare the facilitation:<\/strong> Even though LS may seem simple, a clear agenda, timeframe, and roles are essential.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Prepare participants:<\/strong> Especially in formal settings, a brief explanation of why, for example, everyone stands up at the same time or writes on cards is helpful.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Pitfalls%E2%80%94and_How_to_Avoid_Them\"><\/span>Common Pitfalls\u2014and How to Avoid Them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u201cLet\u2019s try something new\u201d without a goal:<\/strong> Learning strategies are not an end in themselves. Every structure needs a clear objective that it is designed to achieve. The appropriate structure is then selected based on that goal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Too many methods at once:<\/strong> One well-applied structure is enough. Otherwise, \u201cfree exploration\u201d quickly turns into \u201cchaotic confusion.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>False expectations:<\/strong> Learning structures don\u2019t work miracles right away; rather, they invite collective development. Those hoping for ready-made results might be better off with a traditional brainstorming session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Liberating Structures offer project teams the opportunity to bring new perspectives to light, make better decisions together, and transform meetings into productive, inspiring formats. They are a simple yet effective antidote to the lack of creativity found in many workshop formats.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>However, the creativity generated in workshops is only sustainable if it takes concrete form: in the form of tasks, decisions, and documented insights. With myPARM ProjectManagement, the results from Liberating Structures sessions can be seamlessly integrated into day-to-day project work. Whether as tasks in workflows, documented lessons learned, or as the basis for the next retrospective\u2014myPARM offers the right platform to intelligently combine structure and freedom. 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