How to use this toolkit

This toolkit is for you to use in any way that you find most helpful. The points here are guidelines for you to consider before you start using the tools, based on our thinking when creating the toolkit.

Navigating this toolkit

We recommend using all of the tools in order as you progress through the different design stages. This is because the tools build on one another and later tools may reference earlier ones.

If you are time poor or your work is already underway, take a look at the Tools map and select the tool that is most relevant to where you are in the design process.

Getting the most out of each tool

Each tool contains an overview, a ‘how to’ and a template. Read through the tool in full first, so that you know what steps to expect and can prepare any materials you may need in advance.

If you are using a tool in person, download and print the template in advance.

If you are using a tool virtually, you can access the tool templates in this Miro Board .

Ideally, someone who represents each of the four Team Roles should be present when using every tool. You will also see that the front page of tools 5-11 suggests which of the four roles may be most suitable to lead the team through that tool and its subsequent actions.