In the context of RECHARGE, "participatory approaches" refer to a set of methods, strategies, and principles that actively involve and engage relevant stakeholders in the planning, decision-making, implementation, and evaluation processes of the project. These approaches emphasise the importance of inclusivity, collaboration, and empowerment, aiming to ensure that all stakeholders have a voice, contribute their knowledge and perspectives, and have a sense of ownership and responsibility over the…

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OverviewThe World Cafe is a workshop activity with a two-decade history, designed to foster engaging thematic conversations among participants to explore the general sentiments of participants concerning certain ideas and themes or get feedback. This method, coined by Juanita Brown, is both straightforward and influential, allowing for meaningful discussions guided entirely by the participants and the subjects that hold significance for them. Facilitators establish a cafe-like environment and of…

OverviewIn this activity, participants will begin by identifying a specific issue or scenario they are currently dealing with or need to address. Once they've pinpointed a challenge, they will use a set of cards as a creative tool to brainstorm and ideate potential solutions, strategies, or actions. The cards serve as a resource to inspire new ideas and approaches. Participants will then craft "what if" scenarios using the following structure: "What if I could [insert activity/action] with [tool…

OverviewThis is an open and exploratory activity to support your thinking before filling in the more structured Participatory Business Model Canvas. This mind map invites you to brainstorm freely, co-create ideas with your team or community, and surface relationships between concepts that might otherwise be missed.Use this activity to draw connections, identify tensions, and allow ideas to evolve organically. It’s not about getting it “right” but about starting from a place of reflection, care, …

OverviewThe Participatory Business Model Canvas session is designed to support Living Labs and cultural organisations in articulating the key elements of their participatory business model. Grounded in the principles of reciprocity, co-creation, and cultural value, this session encourages teams to reflect collectively on how they generate, sustain, and distribute value, both economic and social, within their specific contexts.ImplementationPreparation Participants: Core project team, key stakehol…

OverviewAn online fishbowl activity is an effective approach to ensure the active involvement of all participants in the conversation. The core of the Fishbowl lies in its unique structure: a specific group of participants is encouraged to keep their cameras and microphones active, creating the distinctive "fishbowl" on the screen, while others temporarily deactivate their cameras and microphones. In this dynamic setting, those inside the fishbowl converse, posing questions and sharing insights …

OverviewStakeholder maps are a visual method to identify and consolidate who the main constituents of a project are and set the stage to centre those who are most likely to benefit and be impacted by your project. The primary advantage of utilising a stakeholder map lies in gaining visibility into individuals who hold sway over your initiatives and understanding the relationships among them. By charting out pertinent stakeholders, you enhance your ability to engage with them effectively and prio…

OverviewThis exercise builds on the previous stakeholder mapping. However, in this map, you will place the stakeholders along a scale to determine your stakeholder management strategy. This activity helps categorise stakeholders based on their level of involvement and influence, using the Inform, Consult, Co-create, and Co-own framework within the RECHARGE Participatory Business Model Canvas. It guides strategic stakeholder management by clarifying how to engage different groups effectively. Defi…

OverviewFeedback cards are a method adapted by the Prato Museum, inspired by Open Space Technology. This method is a flexible means to elicit and collect feedback from a group discussion. While Open Space Technology uses the method to talk about broad, complex themes, the team at Prato adapted the method to use it to discuss pitches as well as to structure feedback discussions to validate and test products and services.Implementation To start the activity, participants should be welcomed and invi…