LFH Workshops
These workshops are based on one of several historical projects taken from the series and are designed to make the learning experience as interesting and engaging as possible. In the words of a recent workshop participant: "It is learning in a different way, in fact, you forget it is a learning exercise because you get so engaged in the story."

Workshop Formats

The format is similar for all workshops and involves setting the background to the historical project and the circumstances to why it happened. It then typically follows a timeline through the project stages that invariably look at the requirements, design, build, test, and implementation. Time is spent in analyzing problems faced by projects, and their resolution. 
 
Once the context of the historical project is known "what if scenarios" can be played out, that is these are used to reflect the potential effect under different assumptions. For example, had a principal character made a different decision, or taken an alternative course of action, what could have been the potential outcomes. This becomes a very real discussion when faced with what if scenarios like those related to Captain Smith of the Titanic.

Workshops to Meet Present and Future Needs
Through exercises the workshop analyzes how the historical project solved complex problems of the day, which provide insights into solving some of today’s more challenging business problems. Clarity can be brought to how issues or risks were managed.

Workshop Benefits
Entertaining and full of intriguing historical details, the workshops help participants see the impact of historical decisions and compare these to the ones that they make every day. This helps explain the story and drives home some simple lessons.

One of the most exciting aspects of the workshop is when participants start to relate clear parallels to their own organization and projects. Taking lessons from the historical project can start a feisty discussion on how today's projects are tackled within an organization. For example, in a recent workshop (Project Lessons from the Great Escape) the discussion was sparked by how Roger Bushell had set up the project charter, and was compared to how well projects were initiated or not within the organization.

Workshop Facility Requirements
The workshop is usually located offsite, or at least away from the daily work environment of the participants. The room typically requires a microphone, projector, screen, and four flipcharts. The facilitator brings a laptop and provides handout materials 2 weeks ahead of the workshop.

Workshop Schedule
The 8 hour day breaks out into four modules, where each consists of:  

Workshop Fees
These vary based on length of workshop, whether the organization is non-profit or not, whether the workshop is part of an overall conference or event, and length of travel involved.