Obeya Host Playbook

Master the Art of Hosting Effective Obeya Sessions

Are you ready to lead transformative Obeya sessions with confidence and precision? The Obeya Host Playbook is your comprehensive guide to facilitating engaging and impactful meetings that drive your organization’s success. Whether you’re new to the role or looking to refine your hosting skills, this playbook provides actionable insights and strategies tailored for every Obeya Host.

What’s inside?

11 Essential Principles: Learn the foundational principles of effective Obeya hosting and how to implement them in your organization.


Practical Plays for Every Principle:
Each principle is accompanied by a set of plays designed to help you foster collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Overcoming Common Challenges:
Discover solutions to the seven most common obstacles faced by Obeya Hosts, enabling you to facilitate sessions smoothly and effectively.

Why You Should Download This Whitepaper?

Create Impactful Sessions

Facilitate open dialogues, align team efforts with organizational strategy, and ensure that every Obeya session is both engaging and productive.

Empower Your Team

Develop a proactive mindset within your team, encouraging continuous improvement and innovation.

Data-Driven Decision Making

Leverage advanced analytics and visual tools to make informed decisions that align with your strategic goals.

For Whom Is It?

This playbook is designed for:

  • Obeya Hosts and Facilitators who want to enhance their skills in leading effective Obeya sessions.
  • Team Leaders and Project Managers seeking to improve their team’s alignment and engagement.
  • Business Analysts and Strategists aiming to connect operational tasks with organizational strategy seamlessly.

Meet the Authors

Laurens Bonnema

Laurens Bonnema is a Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) at Xebia Academy. Other topics: scaling, leadership and Obeya.

Merijn Boekel-van den Brink

Merijn Boekel-van den Brink is an Obeya trainer at Xebia Academy. As an work and organizational psychologist, she’s the right person to do so.

Ready to Transform Your Obeya Sessions?

Download the Obeya Host Playbook now and gain the knowledge and tools needed to lead successful, impactful meetings that drive strategic outcomes.


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