The Think Workshop: Define & Align

Fall in Love With the Problem

Think: Aligned Research

This workshop equips you with research techniques to move beyond assumptions and uncover the real story—what your audience needs, what’s driving the problem, and where the opportunity for change lives. You’ll roleplay interviews, build your research toolkit, and leave ready to make smarter, more human-centered decisions.

You’ve named the problem. Now, get to know it intimately.

What you’ll walk away with:

  • A practical guide to field research methods

  • A drafted interview guide

  • Confidence in your ability to lead a thoughtful discovery process

Perfect for:

  • Grantmakers

  • Team leads

  • Nonprofit program designers

  • Social entrepreneurs

What’s Your First Strategic Move?

  • I don't even know what the problem is...

    ✓ Book a clarity sprint with an outside facilitator.

    ✓ Ask the big question: "What's one thing we keep doing that doesn't serve us?"

  • We have a plan, but it's not guiding decisions.

    ✓ Turn your strategic plan into a weekly decision dashboard.

    ✓ Add reflection time to team meetings: "Are we working our strategy?"

  • We're stuck in operations.

    ✓ Audit your team's time: What % is urgent vs. strategic?

    ✓ Remove one recurring meeting or unnecessary approval step.

  • We have buy-in gaps.

    ✓ Map out your "influencers" and who really needs to be in the loop.

    ✓ Schedule 1-on-1s to uncover hidden resistance or burnout.

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