Tips for a successful Process

Before building the Process, consider what you want to achieve.

A clear purpose makes it easier to choose the right activities and create a coherent experience for participants.

Consider how participants should move through the Process.

A common structure is to:

Each stage should have a clear purpose and help move the Process forward.

Explain why participants have been invited and how their contributions will be used.

A clear introduction helps participants understand the context and what is expected of them.

Different participants need different levels of information and guidance.

Adapt the language, instructions, and number of activities to the audience’s needs and familiarity with the subject.

Use a Present page to bring together results, analyses, and next steps.

This creates a clear conclusion and makes it easier for participants and other stakeholders to understand the outcome of the Process.

In short:
A well-planned Process makes it easier to engage participants, understand the results, and turn ideas into action.

A clear structure and a carefully planned combination of activities make it easier to engage participants and achieve useful results.