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[](https://www.skillsdirectory.com/skills/tools-only-1566-workshop-checklist-785e560b)# Workshop Delivery Checklist
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>
> A comprehensive checklist for trainers delivering Agentic InfraOps workshops.
> Use this before, during, and after your sessions to ensure smooth delivery.
---
## π Table of Contents
- [Pre-Workshop (1-2 Days Before)](#-pre-workshop-1-2-days-before)
- [Day-Of Setup (2 Hours Before)](#-day-of-setup-2-hours-before)
- [During Workshop](#-during-workshop)
- [Post-Workshop](#-post-workshop)
- [Emergency Procedures](#-emergency-procedures)
---
## ποΈ Pre-Workshop (1-2 Days Before)
### Environment Preparation
- [ ] **Run prerequisites check script**
```powershell
./scripts/check-prerequisites.ps1
```
- [ ] **Verify Azure subscription access**
- [ ] Contributor role on target subscription
- [ ] No blocking policies for demo resources
- [ ] Sufficient quota in `swedencentral` region
- [ ] **Test VS Code setup**
- [ ] GitHub Copilot extension active
- [ ] Copilot Chat responding
- [ ] Custom agents visible (Ctrl+Shift+A)
- [ ] Bicep extension installed and working
- [ ] **Pre-create resources if needed**
- [ ] For S06/S07: Pre-deploy infrastructure for troubleshooting scenarios
- [ ] For S03: Have backup completed deployment ready
### Content Review
- [ ] **Review scenario README**
- [ ] Understand learning objectives
- [ ] Note time estimates per section
- [ ] Review "Common Stumbling Points" in Trainer Notes
- [ ] **Prepare talking points**
- [ ] Character backstory (see `character-reference.md`)
- [ ] Key value propositions to emphasize
- [ ] Real-world examples to share
- [ ] **Check documentation links**
- [ ] All referenced docs accessible
- [ ] Glossary available for terminology questions
### Logistics
- [ ] **Confirm attendee list**
- [ ] Number of participants
- [ ] Experience levels
- [ ] Specific interests or use cases
- [ ] **Prepare materials**
- [ ] Slide deck (if using)
- [ ] Handout: Quick reference card
- [ ] Feedback survey link ready
- [ ] **Backup plans**
- [ ] Offline code samples ready
- [ ] Screenshots of expected outputs
- [ ] Alternative scenarios if primary fails
---
## β° Day-Of Setup (2 Hours Before)
### Technical Setup
- [ ] **Fresh terminal/shell session**
- [ ] No leftover environment variables
- [ ] Clean working directory
- [ ] **Azure authentication**
```bash
az login
az account show # Verify correct subscription
```
- [ ] **VS Code clean state**
- [ ] Close unnecessary files/tabs
- [ ] Reset Copilot Chat history
- [ ] Set font size for visibility (Ctrl+= to zoom)
- [ ] **Test connectivity**
- [ ] Internet stable
- [ ] Azure portal accessible
- [ ] GitHub Copilot responding
### Screen Setup
- [ ] **Display settings**
- [ ] Resolution appropriate for audience
- [ ] Dark/light theme visible
- [ ] Terminal font size readable
- [ ] **Notifications off**
- [ ] System notifications disabled
- [ ] Teams/Slack DND mode
- [ ] Email closed
- [ ] **Windows arranged**
- [ ] VS Code maximized
- [ ] Azure Portal in secondary tab
- [ ] Terminal visible
### Mental Preparation
- [ ] **Review first 10 minutes**
- [ ] Opening hook ready
- [ ] Character introduction practiced
- [ ] First prompt memorized
- [ ] **Have water/coffee ready**
- [ ] **Quick stretch/breathing exercise**
---
## π― During Workshop
### Opening (First 10 Minutes)
- [ ] **Welcome and context**
- [ ] Introduce yourself
- [ ] State learning objectives
- [ ] Set expectations (interactive, questions welcome)
- [ ] **Introduce the character**
- [ ] Name and role
- [ ] Challenge they're facing
- [ ] Why this matters to them
- [ ] **Quick poll** (if virtual)
- [ ] "How many have used Copilot before?"
- [ ] "Who's worked with Bicep?"
### Core Delivery
- [ ] **Pace check every 15 minutes**
- [ ] On schedule?
- [ ] Engagement level?
- [ ] Questions piling up?
- [ ] **Interactive elements**
- [ ] Ask prediction questions before Copilot responses
- [ ] "What do you think happens next?"
- [ ] "How would you approach this?"
- [ ] **Capture questions**
- [ ] Note complex questions for follow-up
- [ ] Park tangential topics professionally
- [ ] **Handle errors gracefully**
- [ ] Copilot gives different response? Explore it!
- [ ] Deployment fails? Debug live - it's teaching!
- [ ] Network issues? Switch to backup materials
### Key Teaching Moments
- [ ] **Agent selection** - Explain WHY each agent
- [ ] **Approval workflow** - Show the human-in-the-loop value
- [ ] **Iteration** - Demonstrate refining prompts
- [ ] **Real value** - Connect to business outcomes
### Time Checkpoints
| Checkpoint | Action |
| ---------- | --------------------------- |
| 25% | Should be past introduction |
| 50% | Core concept demonstrated |
| 75% | Hands-on or advanced topics |
| 90% | Start wrap-up |
| 100% | Q&A and next steps |
---
## π Post-Workshop
### Immediate (Within 30 Minutes)
- [ ] **Send feedback survey**
- [ ] Use template from `feedback-survey.md`
- [ ] Personalize thank you message
- [ ] **Share resources**
- [ ] Repository link
- [ ] Documentation links
- [ ] Recording (if applicable)
- [ ] **Clean up Azure resources**
```bash
az group delete --name rg-demo-* --yes --no-wait
```
### Within 24 Hours
- [ ] **Personal notes**
- [ ] What worked well?
- [ ] What could improve?
- [ ] Interesting questions asked?
- [ ] **Follow up on parking lot items**
- [ ] Complex questions promised to answer
- [ ] Resources to share
- [ ] **Update materials if needed**
- [ ] Found an error? Fix it
- [ ] Better example? Add it
- [ ] New FAQ? Document it
### Within 1 Week
- [ ] **Review feedback survey responses**
- [ ] **Report metrics** (if tracking)
- [ ] Attendance
- [ ] Satisfaction scores
- [ ] Net Promoter Score
- [ ] **Share learnings with team**
- [ ] Best practices discovered
- [ ] Common questions
- [ ] Improvement suggestions
---
## π¨ Emergency Procedures
### Copilot Not Responding
1. Check Copilot status: <https://www.githubstatus.com>
2. Try: Sign out and back in to Copilot
3. Fallback: Use pre-recorded demo clips
4. Continue with explanation of what WOULD happen
### Azure Deployment Failing
1. Check Azure status: <https://status.azure.com>
2. Try: Different resource group name
3. Try: Alternative region (`germanywestcentral`)
4. Fallback: Show portal screenshots of completed deployment
### Network Issues
1. Have offline copies of:
- [ ] Scenario README
- [ ] Example Bicep files
- [ ] Screenshot walkthrough
2. Switch to whiteboard/diagram explanation
3. Focus on concepts over live demo
### Running Over Time
1. Skip optional sections (mark in README)
2. Summarize instead of demonstrate
3. Offer follow-up session for advanced content
4. Share recording for missed sections
### Attendee Technical Issues
1. Have them observe first
2. Share your screen for them to follow
3. Provide completed code samples
4. Offer 1:1 help after session
---
## π Quick Reference
### Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
| ------------------ | ------------ |
| Open Copilot Chat | Ctrl+Shift+I |
| Select Agent | Ctrl+Shift+A |
| Accept suggestion | Tab |
| Dismiss suggestion | Esc |
| Zoom in VS Code | Ctrl+= |
| Zoom out VS Code | Ctrl+- |
| Toggle terminal | Ctrl+` |
### Important Links
- **Repository**: <https://github.com/jonathan-vella/azure-agentic-infraops>
- **Documentation**: `/docs/README.md`
- **Troubleshooting**: `/docs/troubleshooting.md`
- **Character Reference**: `/docs/presenter/character-reference.md`
### Support Contacts
- **Technical Issues**: Open GitHub issue
- **Content Questions**: Repository maintainers
- **Azure Issues**: <https://azure.microsoft.com/support>
---
**π See Also:**
- [Character Reference](character-reference.md) - Scenario personas
- [Troubleshooting Guide](../troubleshooting.md) - Common issues and solutions
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