About this session
The Museum of Invisible Work is a 90-minute to half-day team recognition workshop for teams who want to make the invisible work behind results visible and valued. It runs live online or in person.
Teams pick a result they're proud of and curate a small exhibition of the preparation, coordination and care that made it happen.
Participants leave with a clearer picture of who contributes what and practical ways to recognize work that usually goes unseen.
What your people take away
- Curate the preparation and coordination behind a result
- Show how overlooked contributions connect
- Recognize work that usually goes unseen
- Test whether others understand what made it work
- Plan ways to keep invisible work visible
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What each length covers
90 minutes
Curate the work behind a resultTeams choose a result and build a small exhibition of the hidden work behind it. Everyone sees how many contributions made it possible.
- Curate the work behind a result
- Show how contributions connect
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Curate the work behind a result and Show how contributions connect.
Half day
Exhibit, test and planAdds a gallery walk where other teams test whether the exhibition explains what made the result work, then planning for ongoing recognition. Teams leave with practical habits to keep invisible work visible.
- Curate the work behind a result
- Show how contributions connect
- Test whether others understand
- Keep invisible work visible
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Curate the work behind a result
Every length- Choose a result to exploreTeams pick a recent result, such as a launch, event or fix, that took more work than people saw.
- List the hidden contributionsGroups list the preparation, coordination, problem-solving and care that went into it.
- Choose your exhibitsTeams select the objects, notes or stories that best show that hidden work.
Show how contributions connect
Every length- Build a small exhibitionTeams arrange exhibits with short labels, in the room or on a shared online board.
- Draw the connectionsGroups show how each contribution made the next one possible.
Test whether others understand
Half day only- Hold a gallery walkOther teams visit the exhibition and explain back what made the result work.
- Notice what's still invisibleCurators note what visitors missed and add to the exhibits.
Keep invisible work visible
Half day only- Agree recognition habitsTeams choose simple ways to notice and credit behind-the-scenes work.
- Plan where to share itParticipants decide how to show this work in updates, reviews or team meetings.
Tools and materials
- Result selection card
- Hidden contributions worksheet
- Exhibit label cards
- Online exhibition board for remote sessions
- Recognition habits planner
Who it’s for
- Teams that deliver through behind-the-scenes work
- Managers who want fairer recognition
- Support, operations and admin teams
- Cross-functional project teams
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. Need it sooner? Email hello@workbliss.ai and we’ll see what we can do.
- 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 The Museum of Invisible Work
How long is The Museum of Invisible Work?
The Museum of Invisible Work runs as 90 minutes or half day. You choose the length when you book. A 90-minute session covers Curate the work behind a result and Show how contributions connect. A half-day session adds Test whether others understand and Keep invisible work visible.
Can The Museum of Invisible Work 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 The Museum of Invisible Work?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open The Museum of Invisible Work 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. Need it sooner? Email hello@workbliss.ai and we’ll see what we can do.
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.