Teaching Paper: Designing and Delivering Effective Workshops – A Structured Planning Checklist
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ds-eng-wsh-tp-01
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About the Article
Workshops are powerful tools for learning, capacity building, and knowledge exchange in both academic and non-profit settings. However, the success of a workshop depends on careful planning and systematic execution. This Teaching Paper introduces a structured Workshop Planning Checklist designed to guide facilitators through each stage of workshop preparation and delivery. By following the checklist, practitioners can ensure that objectives are clear, participants’ needs are addressed, and logistics are effectively managed. The paper situates the checklist within established planning frameworks, highlighting connections to Bryson’s strategic planning processes, Drucker’s principles of management by objectives, and Patton’s emphasis on utilization-focused evaluation. A practical case study illustrates how the checklist can be applied in a non-profit training context. Common challenges and practical tips are also provided, alongside reflection questions for facilitators. Ultimately, this resource bridges theory and practice, equipping facilitators with a reliable, adaptable tool for delivering impactful workshops.
Key Topics
- Workshop design
- Training planning
- Non-profit management
- Capacity building
- Strategic planning
- Participant engagement
- Evaluation
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Designing and Delivering Effective Workshops – A Structured Planning Checklist. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ds-eng-wsh-tp-01
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| Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Managing Workshop Logistics for Effective Learning Environments. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ds-eng-wsh-07 | ||||
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