About this session
Future Headlines Exercise is a 90-minute to half-day team building workshop for teams who want to picture future success and work backward to what will get them there. It runs live online or in person.
Teams write the headline that would announce their success, then identify the evidence behind that story and the signals that would show they're on track.
Participants leave with a shared picture of success and, in the half-day version, milestones and signals to track.
What your people take away
- Write the headline that would announce your success
- Identify the evidence behind that future story
- Work backward to the signals of progress
- Agree milestones the team can track
- Build a shared picture of success
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What each length covers
90 minutes
Write your future headlineTeams write the headline that would announce their success and the story behind it. They then identify the evidence that would prove it happened.
- Write the headline that would announce your success
- Identify the evidence behind the story
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Write the headline that would announce your success and Identify the evidence behind the story.
Half day
From headline to milestonesAdds working backward from the headline to milestones and signals of progress. Teams leave with a short plan and measures to track.
- Write the headline that would announce your success
- Identify the evidence behind the story
- Work backward to the signals of progress
- Agree what to track
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Write the headline that would announce your success
Every length- Pick a future dateTeams choose a point in the future, such as one or three years from now.
- Draft the headline and storyGroups write a headline and short article describing what they achieved.
- Share and combineTeams compare headlines and agree a shared version.
Identify the evidence behind the story
Every length- List the proofGroups list the results, quotes and numbers that would make the story believable.
- Check it's realisticTeams test whether the story is ambitious and still achievable.
Work backward to the signals of progress
Half day only- Map the milestonesTeams work backward from the future date to key milestones along the way.
- Identify early signalsGroups list early signs that would show they're on track.
Agree what to track
Half day only- Choose a few measuresTeams pick a small set of signals to track regularly.
- Agree owners and next stepsEach milestone gets an owner and a first action.
Tools and materials
- Headline and story template
- Evidence list worksheet
- Backward planning timeline
- Signals tracker
- Action and owner card
Who it’s for
- Teams starting a new year or project
- Newly formed teams
- Leadership teams setting direction
- Teams that want shared goals
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Future Headlines Exercise
How long is Future Headlines Exercise?
Future Headlines Exercise runs as 90 minutes or half day. You choose the length when you book. A 90-minute session covers Write the headline that would announce your success and Identify the evidence behind the story. A half-day session adds Work backward to the signals of progress and Agree what to track.
Can Future Headlines Exercise be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Future Headlines Exercise?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Future Headlines Exercise to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.