Flexible Team Collaboration
The 3 Boxes Canvas
The 3 Boxes Canvas offers a variety of applications for Data & AI Business Design workshops. Use it, for example, for introduction & feedback rounds as well as for retrospectives & prospectives.
What is the 3 Boxes Canvas?
The 3 Boxes Canvas is a simple, adaptable tool designed to help teams visually organize and discuss ideas, feedback, or reflections in a structured way. It consists of three customizable fields (or “boxes”) that can be labeled and used according to your specific needs—ranging from introductions and feedback rounds to retrospectives, prospectives, or any other brainstorming session. If three boxes aren’t enough, simply duplicate the canvas to create the number of fields you require.
Whether you’re seeking to explore what went well, what didn’t, and what could be improved in a project, or you want to guide your team through an introductory “Who am I? What do I expect?” round, the 3 Boxes Canvas provides the visual simplicity needed for efficient group work. By keeping discussions focused on three key questions or themes at a time, you can ensure clarity, maintain engagement, and quickly identify patterns or insights.
The 3 Boxes Canvas is available for free under a Creative Commons license: You may use and modify the canvas as long as you cite Datentreiber in particular as the source.
When to Use the 3 Boxes Canvas
The 3 Boxes Canvas is particularly helpful in scenarios such as:
- Kickoff and Introduction Rounds:
When you need a quick, structured way for participants to introduce themselves, share expectations, or align on workshop goals. - Feedback and Retrospectives:
If you’re looking to gather insights on what worked, what didn’t, and next steps after a project or meeting, the canvas keeps feedback organized and actionable. - Prospective Planning:
When preparing for future projects or initiatives, use the three boxes to highlight “Start, Stop, Continue” actions or any other strategic framework.
Given its versatility, the 3 Boxes Canvas adapts to nearly any collaborative setting, allowing teams to quickly categorize ideas, spark meaningful discussions, and draw clear conclusions about next steps.
How Do I Use the 3 Boxes Canvas?
The 3 Boxes Canvas is a generic canvas template with just three simple boxes. It can be used for a variety of purposes and in a variety of ways, e.g. to conduct an introduction or feedback round.
Where Can I Find More Information?
- Find detailed tutorials and examples on how to use the canvas in the context of designing a fully integrated data & AI strategy in our Data & AI Design Bench.
