Open Problem-Solving Sprints

Open Problem-Solving Sprints are fast-paced, immersive workshops—typically lasting one or two days that help teams tackle a specific challenge or opportunity.

Whether you’re launching a new product, tackling a service bottleneck, or navigating strategic uncertainty, the Sprint gives you clarity and momentum—fast.

Drawing on Design thinking, Creative Problem Solving, and Facilitation best practices, Sprints guide participants through a structured arc from problem framing to actionable solutions.

Sprints work best for accelerating strategic thinking, aligning teams and solving what matters.

Process

Our Sprint format includes:

1. Pre-session scoping and stakeholder interviews.
2. A high-energy workshop experience combining divergent exploration with convergent decisions.
3. Clear outputs, such as draft prototypes, action plans, or reframed strategies

Benefits

1. Create a clear roadmap with specific actions, assigned owners, and defined timelines.
2. In just one or two days, cross-functional teams move from insight to action.
3. A more confident, creative team equipped for future challenges.

(The entry fee for this session includes a set lunch from PORT Kitchen & Bar)

About Jonathan Bannister

Jonathan Bannister is a distinguished strategist, executive coach and facilitator with over two decades of experience helping organisations navigate challenges and seize opportunities through innovative workshop solutions.

As the founder of Make Happy, he embodies the fundamental belief that organisations have the inherent capability to address their challenges and realise their full potential. At Make Happy, his focus is on creating dynamic and effective workshops aimed at enhancing organisational productivity, refining marketing strategies, and fostering innovation initiatives.

Terms and Conditions

1) Limited seating is available.
2) Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
3) No late entries will be allowed. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start time of the programme.
4) When attending a programme at the G5A Warehouse, attendees agree to be photographed, videographed, or recorded for promotional use by organisers through both print and electronic media channels.
5) Please note that the information in the schedule is subject to change in case of unforeseen events.
6) We request you to bring warm clothes, as it gets chilly inside the black box due to temperature control requirements for technical purposes.
7) Food, beverages, and water are strictly prohibited inside the black box. Please do not carry them in your bags either.