Introduction

Now that you know who your key stakeholders are, it is time to start organising co-ideation workshops to turn ideas into a concrete project plan for the selected Participatory Business Models for Cultural Heritage. This is a funnelling process - start with many ideas coming from different perspectives and narrow it down to a more specific focus that addresses specific societal needs and matches resources available between the participating stakeholders.

• Start by identifying questions from your Participatory Business Models for Cultural Heritage that your Living Lab would like to address. Try to group and prioritise them, and identify which stakeholders you need to engage to generate ideas around them.

• Once you have the overview of questions, consider how many co-ideation workshops you would need. Take into account the number of people you would like to engage as well as time/resource constraints.

The first three generation RECHARGE Living Labs opted for in-person co-ideation workshops over virtual ones, recognising the value of face-to-face interaction. While virtual setups are feasible, nothing beats the genuine connections and comfortable atmosphere that in-person meetings offer. Think comfortable spaces, friendly conversations, and the added bonus of sharing teas, coffees, snacks, and, in some instances, even a delightful museum tour!

These workshops, held over a single day, welcomed no more than 30 participants each, ensuring a conducive environment for open discussions. The actual attendance depended on available space and the facilitators' ability to split larger groups into more intimate settings for fruitful exchanges.

The primary goal was to create an inviting space where ideas flowed naturally and participants felt empowered to share their thoughts. The mix of a relaxed setting, great company, and a stimulating environment truly sparked innovative thinking!

Agenda for the co-ideation workshop

When setting the workshop agenda, include plenary sessions to introduce the goals and context as well as some inspirational sessions (for instance, sharing examples from similar collaborations). But the majority of time should be reserved for discussion and collaborative co-ideation activities in small groups.