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title: What To Expect
slug: contentandcollablab/what-to-expect
description: Discover how Adobe Labs prepares participants for hands-on learning, ensuring successful engagement and collaboration with tailored workshops led by Adobe experts.
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createdAt: 2025-10-13T16:31:34.096Z
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## Before the Lab

### 2-4 Weeks Before

- **Scoping conversation:** Your Adobe team confirms modules, timeline, and objectives
- **Participant list:** Provide names and emails for up to 15 participants
- **Terms of Use:** Authorized representative signs the Terms of Use
- **Technical verification:** Confirm participants meet technical requirements

### 1 Week Before

- **Calendar invites:** Session invitations sent to all participants
- **Environment credentials:** Login information distributed
- **Preparation materials:** Pre-reading or context documents shared (if applicable)

### Day Before

- **Test access:** Participants verify they can access the sandbox environment
- **Final questions:** Opportunity to clarify any logistics

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## During the Lab

### What Sessions Look Like

**Format:** Interactive workshops combining demonstration and hands-on practice

**Typical session flow:**

1. Adobe expert introduces the challenge and solution context
2. Live demonstration of key capabilities
3. Participants complete guided exercises in the sandbox
4. Discussion connects the experience to your specific scenarios

**Your role:** Active participation. Labs are designed for learning by doing, not passive observation.

**Our role:** Adobe subject matter experts guide sessions, answer questions, and help troubleshoot.

### Environment Access

You'll work in a dedicated sandbox environment that includes:

- Pre-configured Adobe solutions relevant to your modules
- Sample data and content (Sevoi Resort baseline or customized for your engagement)
- Permissions appropriate for hands-on exercises
- No impact to any production systems

**Environment availability:**

- Access begins at kickoff
- Available throughout the engagement week
- Continues for a limited period after wrap-up for continued exploration

### Communication During the Lab

**Scheduled sessions:** Video conference (Teams/Zoom) with screen sharing

**Between sessions:** Office hours for ad-hoc questions, email or chat channel for async communication, and sandbox access for independent exploration.

**Questions encouraged:** Labs are designed for exploration. There are no "wrong" questions.

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## What You'll Walk Away With

### During the Lab

- **Hands-on experience:** Direct interaction with Adobe solutions
- **Scenario-based learning:** Practice with realistic workflows relevant to your challenges
- **Expert access:** Time with Adobe subject matter experts who can address your specific questions

### After the Lab

- **Summary documentation:** Key learnings, observations, and recommendations
- **Continued access:** Limited sandbox access for follow-up exploration
- **Clear next steps:** Path forward based on your evaluation criteria
- **Follow-up support:** Debrief session with your Adobe team

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## Participant Experience by Role

Different participants will get different value from the lab:

| Role               | Primary Focus                                   | Key Takeaways                                           |
| ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| Content Authors    | Hands-on with authoring and asset workflows     | Understand day-to-day experience and efficiency gains   |
| Marketing Managers | Self-service creation and campaign execution    | Assess empowerment vs. control tradeoffs                |
| Creative Directors | Production workflows and brand governance       | Evaluate quality and creative control                   |
| DAM Administrators | Asset management and governance configuration   | Understand administration and maintenance requirements  |
| IT / MarTech       | Architecture and integration patterns           | Assess technical fit and implementation considerations  |
| Project Managers   | Planning, visibility, and reporting             | Evaluate operational improvements                       |
| Executives         | Overview demonstrations and outcome discussions | Understand strategic value and investment justification |

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## Tips for a Successful Lab

### For Participants

- **Come prepared:** Review any pre-reading materials and understand your organization's challenges
- **Engage actively:** Labs work best when participants try things, not just watch
- **Bring scenarios:** Specific examples from your work help connect features to value
- **Ask questions:** No question is too basic or too advanced
- **Take notes:** Capture observations while they're fresh

### For Coordinators

- **Confirm attendance:** Ensure committed participants for all sessions
- **Minimize distractions:** Encourage participants to block time and limit multitasking
- **Gather input:** Collect specific scenarios or questions from participants before the lab
- **Plan follow-up:** Schedule time after the lab to debrief as a team

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## What Labs Are (and Aren't)

### Labs Are:

✓ Hands-on exploration with real software
✓ Safe environment to learn and experiment
✓ Collaborative experience with your team
✓ Opportunity to validate solutions for your needs

### Labs Aren't:

✗ Sales presentations with slides
✗ A POC, pilot, or implementation that can be integrated with customer systems
✗ Configured with customer or sensitive data
✗ Setup to be transferable post engagement

**Think of labs as the evaluation step that helps you make informed decisions.**

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## Common Questions

**Q: What if participants have different skill levels?**
Labs are designed to accommodate varied experience. Exercises have multiple levels, and experts adjust guidance based on the room.

**Q: Can we focus on specific capabilities?**
Yes. During scoping, highlight priorities so your Adobe team can emphasize relevant areas.

**Q: What if we can't complete all exercises?**
That's normal. The goal is learning, not completion. Continued sandbox access allows follow-up exploration.

**Q: Can we record sessions?**
Discuss with your Adobe team. Some sessions may be recordable; others may have restrictions.

**Q: What if someone can't attend all sessions?**
Partial attendance is possible but not ideal. Missing the kickoff or key modules reduces value.