How do I plan a participatory process?Introduction to planning participationToo often, discussion of participation begins and ends with identifying methods. One-off events or individua…Learn MoreHow do I plan a participatory process?ScopeThe purpose of defining the scope of a participatory exercise is to clarify exactly what the boundaries to t…Learn MoreHow do I plan a participatory process?PurposeEstablishing a clear purpose and getting agreement on it within the commissioning body is the single most im…Learn MoreHow do I plan a participatory process?Outputs (activities and tangible products)It is important to distinguish between the outputs and outcomes of a process. We define outputs as the tangi…Learn MoreHow do I plan a participatory process?Outcomes (overall results and impacts)Outcomes are the fundamental difference that a process makes, its overall results and impacts. Outcomes are…Learn MoreHow do I plan a participatory process?ContextA good participatory process must be well embedded within its context. A useful way to consider the context…Learn MoreHow do I plan a participatory process?Who to involveIt is important to consider who to involve in a participation process. Specific questions can help to make s…Learn MoreHow do I plan a participatory process?Final designWhen all the key issues have been broadly considered a detailed design will be needed for the whole particip…Learn MoreHow do I plan a participatory process?Institutional responseAn institutional response can be the most significant change that occurs following a participation process.…Learn MoreHow do I plan a participatory process?Review of the processParticipation is an emerging field, so evaluation and review of practice is very important. Indeed, formal e…Learn More