Our Thoughts
5 Fun & Easy Energizers For Your Next Online Meeting
Do you want to bring some joy to your team meetings? In the past year, many of us have spent more time on Zoom than ever before. I’m sure…
3 Reasons Why Hands-On Activities Can Be Transformative
Hello there! As a maker, I love using my hands to design, make, and create. I’ve experienced first-hand many times during my career how…
Our Thoughts about JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion)
What is JEDI? Since some of our team building workshops include a reflection on JEDI, this is a question that we often get asked. JEDI…
Our Journey to “B Corp In Waiting”
We believe that for-profit businesses can and should be a force for good in the world. When we created Smith Assembly, we spent a lot of…
Exceptional Women Making An Impact
Recently, we had the opportunity to get to know a number of exceptional women and learn about the impact they’re making on the world through…
30 Smells, Tastes, & Sights of Oaxaca
At Smith Assembly, we believe in the power of multi-sensory experiences. Not only do we design our workshops to be multi-sensorial, but we…
The Power of Multi-Sensory Experiences
One of the techniques Ta and I use to create powerful user experiences is trying to engage as many human senses as possible. Think about one…
The Seasonal Fungi of Suchil
In June and July, during harvesting times, going out in search of mushrooms is a great event for our community. If you go to our mountains…
Protecting the Biocultural Heritage of San Mateo del Mar
"Territory" is probably one of the most difficult words to define due to the intrinsic meaning that each person gives to it according to how…
6 Things that Make Santiago Suchilquitongo Unique
Santiago Suchilquitongo is a community and municipality located in the Etla district of Oaxaca. Enoc Ramírez, Smith Assembly’s Global…
6 Things that Make Ikoot Community San Mateo del Mar Unique
San Mateo del Mar is a coastal indigenous Ikoot (pronounced as ee-cot) community located in the Tehuantepec Isthmus of Oaxaca, Mexico…
Q&A with Enoc Ramírez (Global Innovator from Oaxaca Mexico)
The three most important tools I work with... my imagination, pencil and paper, and all types of manual and electric tools. When I'm not…
Q&A with Estrella Soto (Global Innovator from Oaxaca Mexico)
The three most important tools I work with... are a purple notebook where I write down everything that’s important to me (including ideas…
Meet a Global Innovator: Enoc Ramírez from Oaxaca Mexico
At Smith Assembly, we believe that embracing and empowering a breadth of perspectives results in better culture and better business. Global…
Meet a Global Innovator: Estrella Soto from Oaxaca Mexico
At Smith Assembly, we believe that embracing and empowering a breadth of perspectives results in better culture and better business. Global…
Why Oaxaca? A Story About Tacos, JEDI, and Innovation.
“Can I have 3 cochinita tacos?”, Estrella asked our waiter. It’s an evening in 2018 and Estrella (Global Innovator), Liz (CEO & Co-Founder…
Our Impact in 2020
Our first year in business was definitely memorable. In January, Smith Assembly was selected to join the fourth cohort of Spring’s…
Comparison of Our Workshops to Other Team Building Activities
Are you interested in team building, but not sure which type of activity to choose? Hopefully this comparison table will help. It shows how…
Want To Connect? Team Building Does *Not* Have To Suck!
Are you or your team feeling disconnected or uninspired while working from home during the pandemic? You’re not alone. According to PWC1 and…
Our Design Process
Have we mentioned yet how much we love iterative design and development? Thanks to formative experiences early in our careers — for Liz at…
5 Fun & Easy Hands-On Icebreakers for Your Next Online Meeting
Do you want to bring some joy to your team meetings? Virtual icebreakers are short activities that can help you create a positive…
“How COVID-19 Has Impacted Workers’ Lives” by World Economic Forum
'This is how COVID-19 has impacted workers’ lives around the world' is an article by World Economic Forum about workplace wellbeing. Excerpt…
”Proof That Positive Work Cultures Are More Productive” by HBR
'Proof That Positive Work Cultures Are More Productive' is an article by HBR about managing people and workplace wellbeing. Excerpt: In sum…
“Ciclo de Cambio“ by Actuality Media
'Ciclo de Cambio' is a short documentary video by Actuality Media. Abstract: Moved by the lack of opportunity for women and youth in her…
Our Credo & Code of Conduct
At Smith Assembly, our commitment to inclusion is strong. Our not-so-secret tools for how we empower and embrace a breadth of perspectives…
How To: Host Your Own Q&A Game
At Smith Assembly, our team likes to know who our colleagues are as people. It can be hard to open up at work, but it’s easier when everyone…
Our Origin Story
My life’s journey changed course in Botswana in 2016. I was invited by one of my heroes, Amy Smith of MIT D-Lab, to attend an International…
Q&A with Liz
The three most important tools I work with... right now are my laptop/mobile (for obvious reasons), my SodaStream (because I can’t live…
Q&A with Ta
The three most important tools I work with... Coffee, paper, and my laptop. Those who know me can tell you that a good cup of coffee is my…
