Facilitation Lab
Facilitation Lab Montreal
Practice: Click by Jake Knapp
With Eric Letarte and Amélie Bissonnette-Montminy
May 15, 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
English will follow.
Rejoignez-nous pour une soirée exclusive célébrant le lancement du nouveau livre de Jake Knapp, Click: How to Make What People Want. Jake Knapp, auteur renommé du bestseller du New York Times Design Sprint, présente une approche révolutionnaire de l’innovation : le Foundation Sprint, une méthode puissante de deux jours pour réussir le démarrage de vos projets.
Lors de cet événement, découvrez en avant-première l’activité « Differentiators », un exercice clé du Foundation Sprint conçu pour aider les équipes à clairement définir ce qui rend leurs projets uniques, ouvrant la voie à une innovation transformatrice.
Cet atelier dynamique, imaginé par Jake Knapp et animé par les experts en innovation Éric Letarte (&friends) et Alex Lagacé-Carter (Onepoint), est l’occasion idéale d’affiner vos compétences en innovation, d’apprendre des techniques concrètes et d’échanger avec d’autres professionnels tournés vers l’avenir.
Bonus spécial : nous offrirons deux exemplaires du livre Click lors de l’événement ! Riche en enseignements précieux, ce livre propose un guide détaillé du Foundation Sprint ainsi que des histoires inspirantes issues d’entreprises innovantes telles que Nike, Google et Slack.
Détails de l’événement :
Les diapositives seront présentées en anglais, avec une facilitation bilingue dans le pur style « Montréal ».
Réservez votre place dès maintenant et faites passer vos compétences en innovation à un niveau supérieur !
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Join us for an exclusive evening celebrating the launch of Jake Knapp’s latest book, Click: How to Make What People Want. Jake Knapp, renowned author of the New York Times bestseller Design Sprint, introduces a groundbreaking approach to innovation—the Foundation Sprint, a powerful two-day method for successfully kicking off projects.
At this event, you’ll experience the “Differentiators” activity firsthand, a core exercise from the Foundation Sprint that helps teams clearly define what sets their projects apart, paving the way for transformative innovation.
This engaging workshop, designed by Jake Knapp and led by innovation experts Éric Letarte (&friends) and Alex Lagacé-Carter (Onepoint), is an opportunity to sharpen your innovation skills, learn practical techniques, and connect with other forward-thinking professionals.
Special Bonus: We’ll be giving away two copies of Click during the event! Packed with valuable lessons, a step-by-step Foundation Sprint guide, and real-world stories from innovative leaders at Nike, Google, and Slack, this book is a must-have resource.
Event details:
Slides will be presented in English, with bilingual facilitation in true “Montreal style.”
Secure your spot now and elevate your innovation skills!
Rejoignez-nous pour une soirée exclusive célébrant le lancement du nouveau livre de Jake Knapp, Click: How to Make What People Want. Jake Knapp, auteur renommé du bestseller du New York Times Design Sprint, présente une approche révolutionnaire de l’innovation : le Foundation Sprint, une méthode puissante de deux jours pour réussir le démarrage de vos projets.
Lors de cet événement, découvrez en avant-première l’activité « Differentiators », un exercice clé du Foundation Sprint conçu pour aider les équipes à clairement définir ce qui rend leurs projets uniques, ouvrant la voie à une innovation transformatrice.
Cet atelier dynamique, imaginé par Jake Knapp et animé par les experts en innovation Éric Letarte (&friends) et Alex Lagacé-Carter (Onepoint), est l’occasion idéale d’affiner vos compétences en innovation, d’apprendre des techniques concrètes et d’échanger avec d’autres professionnels tournés vers l’avenir.
Bonus spécial : nous offrirons deux exemplaires du livre Click lors de l’événement ! Riche en enseignements précieux, ce livre propose un guide détaillé du Foundation Sprint ainsi que des histoires inspirantes issues d’entreprises innovantes telles que Nike, Google et Slack.
Détails de l’événement :
- Accueil : 17h30
- Début de l’atelier : 18h00
- Fin de l’atelier : 19h30
- Réseautage jusqu’à 21h00
Les diapositives seront présentées en anglais, avec une facilitation bilingue dans le pur style « Montréal ».
Réservez votre place dès maintenant et faites passer vos compétences en innovation à un niveau supérieur !
***
Join us for an exclusive evening celebrating the launch of Jake Knapp’s latest book, Click: How to Make What People Want. Jake Knapp, renowned author of the New York Times bestseller Design Sprint, introduces a groundbreaking approach to innovation—the Foundation Sprint, a powerful two-day method for successfully kicking off projects.
At this event, you’ll experience the “Differentiators” activity firsthand, a core exercise from the Foundation Sprint that helps teams clearly define what sets their projects apart, paving the way for transformative innovation.
This engaging workshop, designed by Jake Knapp and led by innovation experts Éric Letarte (&friends) and Alex Lagacé-Carter (Onepoint), is an opportunity to sharpen your innovation skills, learn practical techniques, and connect with other forward-thinking professionals.
Special Bonus: We’ll be giving away two copies of Click during the event! Packed with valuable lessons, a step-by-step Foundation Sprint guide, and real-world stories from innovative leaders at Nike, Google, and Slack, this book is a must-have resource.
Event details:
- Arrival: 5:30 PM
- Workshop Start: 6:00 PM
- Workshop End: 7:30 PM
- Networking until 9:00 PM
Slides will be presented in English, with bilingual facilitation in true “Montreal style.”
Secure your spot now and elevate your innovation skills!
May 15, 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
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About Facilitation Lab Montreal
Facilitation Lab Montreal is a monthly in-person meetup for changemakers, collaborative leaders, and facilitators across Montreal. Our purpose is to foster learning by doing in a psychologically safe environment, building a strong and supportive community of peers across the region.
As Regional Leads, Eric and Alex cultivate a space for experimentation and collaborative leadership development, with a focus on people-powered organizational change.
Facilitation Lab Montreal is a global network of regions, including other virtual meetups organized by continent and in-person meetups organized by cities. See the region list for a full list of all active meetups.
You can also join us in the Facilitation Lab Community Hub to stay connected with the facilitation community and get reminders of all upcoming events.
Agenda
Opener
An attendee will lead us through an engaging opener
Practice & Role Play
Attendees take turns role-playing as facilitators and participants as we practices different methods
Debrief
After some quiet reflection we’ll debrief the role-play and key learnings
Closer
An attendee will lead us through a purposeful closer
Who Should Attend
Experienced & New Facilitators
Who want to level up their facilitation skills and enhance their ability to effectively engage participants
Chiefs of Staff
Who want to align initiatives across departments and ensure strategic projects are implemented successfully
Product & Project Managers
Who want to steer stakeholders to the best outcomes and learn best practices in stakeholder management
Teachers & Trainers
Who want to design the most impactful learning and create engaging learning experiences
Key Takeaways
Gain hands-on experience with a spectrum of facilitation techniques, from classic to cutting-edge.
Receive immediate, constructive feedback in a nurturing environment to refine your facilitation skills.
Explore the depths of your existing facilitation knowledge and boost your confidence through low-stakes practice sessions.
Realize the potential to learn from anyone, appreciating the value of diverse experiences and perspectives.
Featured Facilitators
Eric Letarte
For over 20 years, Éric has advised organizations navigating digital transformations, helping them fully leverage technological opportunities. As a Partner at &friends, he uses strategic design and facilitation to drive impactful human and business outcomes.
Éric guides ambitious companies through complex transitions, transforming innovative concepts into practical and profitable digital strategies. His expertise enables organizations to achieve greater efficiency, improved collaboration, and stronger customer satisfaction.
Éric guides ambitious companies through complex transitions, transforming innovative concepts into practical and profitable digital strategies. His expertise enables organizations to achieve greater efficiency, improved collaboration, and stronger customer satisfaction.
Amélie Bissonnette-Montminy
My role as a facilitator is to drive chaos and complexity. Focused on the intersection of design thinking, team dynamics, and digital experiences, I like to expose emerging patterns and leverage them to help teams achieve their goals. As a design thinker, I firmly believe that diversity is essential to leading successful projects and cultures.
In Partnership With
Miro
Miro is an online workspace for innovation that is visually reminiscent to whiteboards we have in meeting rooms. All the tools are located on the left side of the screen. And it allows you to add various content from texts to images, create maps and diagrams, and work with visual templates together with a team.
&friends
&friends partners with forward-thinking leaders to accelerate digital transformation and elevate customer experiences. With strategic expertise in Business Design, Design Sprints, and Strategic Design, we empower your organization to innovate effectively, unlock growth, and lead confidently in the digital age.
P2+co
Chez P2CO, nous œuvrons à améliorer les interactions entre les humains et la technologie. Par le biais de collaborations stratégiques, nous proposons des interventions visant à développer des produits et services numériques centrés sur l’utilisateur, répondant ainsi à leurs attentes.
What People are Saying
"The community’s warmth and generosity in tending to me and the issue made me feel cared for and supported. Beyond the suggestions, which were immediately useful, the culture of the community makes leaning into that growth edge easier, and more delightful."
Katrina Mitchell
Senior Technical Advisor, JHPiego
“I just wanted to say thanks for the great session last night. Your feedback and suggestions were fantastic. I left very energized!"
Dan Corbin
Instructor at Pragmatic Institute
Photo Disclaimer
Please note that photographs, video & audio recordings will be taken throughout this event. These will be used by Voltage Control for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media, or in any third party publication. Please contact our events manager if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from this activity.
