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GLAS Original: The GLAS 5D Structure

£4.95

The GLAS 5D Structure is a simple framework for guiding meetings, workshops, and sessions so conversations move from exploration to meaningful outcomes. By progressing through five stages—Discuss, Discover, Define, Design, and Deliver—it helps groups surface perspectives, deepen understanding, clarify the real issue, shape practical approaches, and agree clear next steps. The structure keeps thinking focused and ensures time together leads to progress.

The GLAS 5D Structure is a simple framework for guiding meetings, workshops, and sessions so conversations move from exploration to meaningful outcomes. By progressing through five stages—Discuss, Discover, Define, Design, and Deliver—it helps groups surface perspectives, deepen understanding, clarify the real issue, shape practical approaches, and agree clear next steps. The structure keeps thinking focused and ensures time together leads to progress.

    • The GLAS 5D Structure is a simple framework designed to bring clarity and momentum to meetings, workshops, and structured conversations. It guides participants through five stages—Discuss, Discover, Define, Design, and Deliver—so ideas move from open dialogue to clear outcomes. Rather than conversations drifting or ending without direction, the structure creates a purposeful flow that supports thoughtful exploration and practical progress.

      The process begins with Discuss, where perspectives and thoughts are surfaced so everyone understands what is present in the room. From there, Discover encourages deeper exploration—identifying patterns, insights, and influences that shape the situation. These stages build a shared understanding, allowing the group to move into Define, where the real issue, priority, or key question is clarified.

      Once clarity has been established, the final stages focus on action. Design is where possible approaches, strategies, or solutions are shaped, turning insight into practical direction. The process concludes with Deliver, where the group agrees on commitments, actions, or next steps. Used consistently, the GLAS 5D Structure helps ensure that conversations not only generate ideas but also lead to meaningful outcomes.

    • Discuss – Open the conversation and surface perspectives so everyone understands what is on people’s minds.

    • Discover – Explore patterns, insights, and context to deepen understanding of the situation.

    • Define – Clarify the real issue, priority, or key question that needs attention.

    • Design – Develop possible approaches, strategies, or solutions.

    • Deliver – Agree clear actions, commitments, and next steps.

    • Use the Structure Intentionally – Apply the five stages when planning meetings, workshops, or structured conversations.

    • Guide the Flow – Move consciously from discussion to discovery, then toward definition, design, and delivery.

    • Reflect and Refine – After sessions, review how the structure supported clarity and outcomes, and adjust your approach over time.