THE DISCOVER WORKSHOP

Short on time but big in ambition? It's time for a BILDA workshop.

Make progress in 90 minutes on:

ADDRESSING CHALLENGES

We've helped brands better understand their challenges and convert them into insights and action through proven tools and activities.

BUILDING TEAM BONDS

We've created supportive and open spaces for teams to have difficult conversations, improve communication, and foster connection.

NAVIGATING NEW IDEAS

We've provided businesses and founders with the right tools to explore new ideas and bring them to life through our structured sessions.

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BILDA WORKSHOP NET PROMOTER SCORE

100%

RATE BILDA WORKSHOPS AS EXCELLENT

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Different flavours for different folks

Our clients range from large corporates, scrappy founders, members clubs, and more. Regardless of who you are, our special sauce is helping you build your empire block by block.

AUDIENCE

Why do an 'Audience' workshop? So you can: 

  • Confidently make decisions based on what your audience wants. 
  • Use your time, energy, and resources more effectively to serve your prospective and existing consumers. 
  • Align team members with overall business goals so everyone pulls in the same direction. 

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How can BILDA help? We will:

  • Leverage existing research to inform workshop activities to help your team and business create products, services, and experiences your audience ACTUALLY wants 
  • If you would like, we can also help you scope and conduct new research studies based on your future business goals and ambitions. This can include exploratory, generative, or evaluative research.
BRAND

Why do a 'Brand' workshop? So you can: 

  • Ensure your brand communicates your values and mission clearly.
  • Align all brand touchpoints for a cohesive customer experience.
  • Build a strong, loyal customer base through consistent and authentic branding.

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How can BILDA help? We will: 

  • Assess your current brand positioning and identify areas for improvement.
  • Build out your brand strategy using the outputs from workshop activities. 
  • Optionally, create a formalised brand strategy deck to onboard employees, adapt for pitch purposes, and have it all recorded down to refer back to at any time.
CONTENT

Why do a 'Content' workshop? So you can: 

  • Learn to develop content with a purpose (we're talking strategy, consumer journeys, and business goals $$$) 
  • Leave the session bursting with ideas, some of which we will develop in the workshop. 
  • Understand how to repurpose content - what we call 'Atomic Content' - to save yourself time and energy. 

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How can BILDA help? We will: 

  • Audit your existing content to understand what's working and what's not from an internal and external perspective. 
  • Support the development of your content (strategy to production). 

PLAY

Why do a 'Play' workshop? So you can: 

  • Embrace your inner kid and tap into a skill you might not have used for a while. 
  • Learn to approach the world, your business, or a challenge/opportunity differently. 
  • Give yourself a mood boost. 

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How can BILDA help? We will: 

  • Leverage The Discover Kit and add play-based activities that align with your goals. 
  • This workshop is adaptable to all ages, and we have facilitated workshops for kids and parents. 
PRODUCT

Why do a 'Product' workshop? So you can:

  • Streamline your product development process with clear, actionable insights.
  • Ensure your products meet market demands and resonate with your target audience.
  • Foster innovation by identifying opportunities and addressing gaps in your product offerings.

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How can BILDA help? We will:

  • Use existing data and research to guide product development and refinement.
  • Conduct workshops to brainstorm and prioritise product features and improvements.
  • Scope and conduct new research studies to validate ideas and uncover unmet needs in your market.
UX

Why do a 'UX' workshop? So you can:

  • Design intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure your digital products and experiences engage and retain users through seamless interactions.
  • Identify and eliminate usability issues that hinder user experience and satisfaction.

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How can BILDA help? We will:

  • Use existing data and perform new usability tests to gather actionable insights.
  • Facilitate workshops to create and refine wireframes, prototypes, and user flows.
  • Support you with finding the right partner to bring your vision to reality.
YOUR CHALLENGE OR OPPORTUNITY

Why do a 'Your Challenge and Opportunity' workshop? So you can:

  • Understand and articulate the main challenges facing your business.
  • Discover new opportunities for growth and improvement.
  • Create clear, actionable plans to address challenges and capitalise on opportunities.

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How can BILDA help? We will:

  • Guide your team through structured problem-solving exercises.
  • Use design thinking methodologies to explore and address challenges.
  • Develop detailed plans to implement solutions and seize opportunities.

THE PRIMARY KPI

Keeping People Interested

"Hi I'm Meltem, the founder of BILDA. Having facilitated over 70 workshops and design sprints in the APAC region, I've created a saucy **recipe** on getting stuff done. It has three crucial ingredients to Keep People Interested: creativity, collaboration, and play. 

These are the "superfoods" that enable people to show up, buy in, and give a crap about their work. In as little as 90 minutes, I help brands big and small:

  • Progress on stubborn problems
  • Gain clarity on new ideas
  • Build better bonds while doing it

Get in touch, and let's cook something special up."

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BUILDING A BETTER WAY FORWARD

No more going around in circles

Momentum is magic, all you need to do is start. Our workshops are intended to nudge your team into action and we can be there to see it through, too.

SAY HELLO TODAY

What's on your mind? Get in touch with your challenge or opportunity.

Not silly questions

You've got questions, we've got answers

Who are BILDA workshops for?

At BILDA we work with individuals and teams from organisations big and small. A session with us is perfect for anyone who:

  • Is looking for a refreshing way to get unstuck and find direction
  • Wants a process that's time-boxed, outcome-oriented and mood-boosting
  • Needs results not just fluff

We will recommend who should attend the workshop based on the objectives of the session. Generally workshops can be: 

  • Cross-functional (different departments and functions) 
  • Cross-hierarchical (different levels of seniority) 
  • Cross-market (different regions or countries) 
  • Or they can be homogenous depending on requirements.
WHAT ARE THE OUTCOMES FROM A BILDA WORKSHOP?

The outcomes from a workshop are tied to your specific objectives and goals. It's why we have different "flavours" but are also able to customise the session to you.

In previous workshops we have helped create brand strategies, content plans, websites, personal improvement plans, and much more.

Get in touch and we'll help you.

Who facilitates the workshop?

The workshops are primarily facilitated by our founder Meltem Acik, however additional support can be organised based on your specific requirements. Meltem has:

  • Facilitated over 70 workshops across the APAC region for clients big and small, online and in-person 
  • Delivered design thinking training to organisations including Save the Children and Under Armour 
  • Developed the Under Armour Consumer Experience playbook for design sprints and workshop facilitation
  • Introduced asynchronous work practices through digital collaboration tools to a variety of teams and organisations 
  • Led the development of Holiday Inn’s Little Big Travellers platform through an interactive 3-day workshop and shipped the website in a month resulting in increases to brand favourability and revenue
  • Experience adapting workshops to suit cultural, organisational, team, and individual nuances and preferences 
  • Consistently received a NPS of above 80 for workshop facilitation, organisation, and outcomes 
What are the benefits of a BILDA workshop?

There are a ton of benefits for employees, teams, and businesses. Let's break it down.

Individuals

  • Skill enhancement and learning
  • Motivation and engagement, yes please
  • Building confidence, extra yes
  • Career development
  • Adaptability - essential

Teams

  • Building bonds
  • Collaborative problem-solving
  • Alignment on goals
  • Conflict resolution and communication
  • Innovation

Businesses

  • Better productivity
  • Employee retention
  • Agility
  • Brand reputation
  • Competitive differentiation

How long is a workshop?

Based on the goals of the workshop, sessions can range from 1.5 hours up to 4 hours or be split into multiple days via a design sprint. 

Are the workshops conducted online or in-person?

We've facilitated workshops in-person and online. Each requires a different strategy so let us know your needs and we can help you design an appropriate session.