ideas.

insights.

implications.

HeatLab.

A co-creation format with elements of cross-exam debate which turns concepts into a strong product mix and a solid business story.
What it is

The Antidote to Groupthink.

Conformity drives groupthink. People silence themselves for fear of irritating others, or of weakening the group with their dissent, be it a business workshop or a consumer focus group.

But dissent is the only way to protect us from herd behavior and not to become slaves to other people’s creative ideologies, wild theories and zombie ideas.

With HeatLab© we know how to manage dissent and channel the discussion, so opposing arguments are reconciled into a strong product mix or a solid business narrative.

Why we love HeatLab©

Five reasons a good argument beats a quiet room.

01

Studies the brand agenda from a number of viewpoints

02

Limits conformity and groupthink

03

Generates new ideas through debate

04

Discovers the true emotion behind actions

05

Creates a safe space for the 'silent' members of the group

How it works

Two sides argue. One decision comes out.

1

Team Loyal

Affirmative argument

Loyal brand users argue for the benefits of the existing or new product.

2

Team Critical

Negative argument

Brand non-users or rejectors expose the arguments against the product.

3

Rebruttal

Both teams run a series of cross-examinations to reach a consensus on future actions.

HeatLab©

Turn the argument in the room into your sharpest insight.

See how HeatLab© channels debate into decisions.