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Since April 2020, many industries have been working from home due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Co-creation workshops are also being held online using the Internet. Various ingenuity is required to hold all face-to-face meetings and workshops online. The methods introduced here will be useful not only for workshops, but also for online meetings. Exa has implemented Google G Suite throughout the company, and we make the most of the video conferencing service Google Meet and the online whiteboard Google Jamboard for uses of physician database our in-house workshops. Jamboard is a very simple online tool that can be used as an alternative to writing notes on a whiteboard and sticking post-it notes. Even first-time users can become proficient with it after just five minutes of trial use. Online workshops are not limited to tools. We use tools such as Zoom, Miro, Mural, Slack, Discord, and Remo (with consideration for security settings) depending on the customer's environment.


Discussing ideas using sticky notes (Post-it) on Google Jamboard
Tips for conducting workshops and meetings online

Prepare thoroughly using online tools, such as frameworks, samples, and rehearsals.

Make time to "practice" tools such as video conferencing and online whiteboards. Even among people who say they can use them, their actual level of proficiency varies.

Prepare a microphone and camera for video conferencing. By showing your face during video conferencing, you can convey subtle nuances to a certain extent.