Project Canvas, Project Design, Design Thinking, Agile Management
A UNIFYING METAPHOR

The Project Journey

The project as "a journey through unchartered territory" has proven to be a helpful metaphor for facilitating a common understanding. We have visualized this metaphor so that even school kids can understand it (and it still is in line with professional standards). We provide a visual handout as well as presentation slides which you can use to explain the metaphor.
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"We started with the project journey, and I don't believe we've ever had such a productive meeting."

Gareth Johnson, Head of Sales

"So easy to understand, so inviting, so motivating."

Sarah Keogh, Scrum Master & Agile Coach

"A surprisingly effective way of approaching projects."

Dr. M. Schneider, Managing Director

"A way to transfer know-how productively that's even fun."

Mustafa Topal, PMO manager

"We use the journey metaphor because it helps to create something together and that increases commitment."

Karen Svovoda, Change Agent

 

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Project Journey Explained

Explainer Video

This is an example of how we explain "the project journey" in a workshop in one minute.
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Project Canvas

This visual framework is based on the "project journey". It divides this metaphor into 11 building blocks and supports people in developing a common picture of their project.
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Question Cards

A deck of cards with 42 questions that facilitate understanding of a project. The cards are identical with those on the Project Canvas and enable a variety of workshop formats.
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OTF Book

The "Over the Fence" book offers inspirational stories, good practices, and detailed workshop guidelines towards human-centered project design.