Complete methodology for idea generation Based on the principle of the problem and the solution, the aim of this method is to outline, as a group, specific improvement projects for the region. This method surveys the usage of a specific region
Innovation phase
Co-creationActivity type
- Idea generation
Duration
2h30Difficulty
3/5Level of involvement
cocreator,Number
15 to 50Profile
Users of the region in question (residents, professionals, employees, district experts). Participants must make use of the district.Operational team
One or two leaders, one secretary, one logistics person on siteLocation
Preferably in the geographical region under consideration. Ideally a place with seats and tables for group workMaterials required
Flipchart, pens, felt-tipsAdvantages
Immersion in a region Approach focuses on development of a region by usageImportant points
It is important to state as precisely as possible the region to be examined so that the most appropriate projects can be developedPreparation
- Preparation of moderation tools: update and print moderation and activity tools.
- Arrange catering: provide drinks and food in accordance with the number of participants
- Recruitment and briefing of supervisory team.
- Invitation of participants according to typical user profile
Proceedings
Welcome
10 minUpon arrival the participants complete the 'Profile' worksheet:
Presentation
10 min- The moderator presents the workshop project, scope, objectives and programme.
- Ice-breaker ('Ice-breaker' worksheet)
Motivation
5 minThe participants are invited, collectively, to place their answers to the following questions on the 'Motivations' wall: - Why do people take part in neighbourhood parties? - What is the purpose of district parties? - What is the perfect district? - Why are you here?
- The moderator asks questions as they arise and the participants write their answers on Post-it notes
- The moderator collects up the Post-it notes and leads the discussion between the participants, based on the keywords.
- The secretary takes notes
Inspiration
25 minThe participants are invited, collectively, to place their answers to the following questions on the 'Limitations' (problems) and 'Inspirations' (solutions) walls: - What problems does the district face? What does the district suffer from? - What are the solutions to this? Inspirations? Ideas for the district?
- The moderator asks questions as they arise and the participants write their answers on Post-it notes
- The moderator collects up the Post-it notes and leads the discussion between the participants, based on the keywords.
- The secretary takes notes
Team creation
15 min- The participants get together by the 'Inspirations' and 'Limitations' walls
- The participants choose a specific problem they would like to develop as a group
- 3 to 5 participants suggest the topic they would like to work on
- Participants form groups of 4/5 people, depending on the topic
Idea generation
30 minThe groups are invited to co-create an innovative and impactful project
- The participants complete together the 'Ideas' worksheet
- Focus on the problem (10 mins)
- Focus on the solution (10 mins)
- Outline of the project
Pitch
10 minThe groups prepare a two-minute pitch, setting out the following points:
- The name of the project
- The problem
- How the project meets the district's needs
- The solution
- How it is innovative
- The impact on the district
Final presentation
15 minEach group presents their project to the other participants (2 mins per group)
Closure
- Moderator expresses thanks
- Completion of satisfaction survey ('Satisfaction survey' worksheet)
Transmission of results
- Draft the report on the workshop
- Send the report on the workshop to the participants
- Produce an article about the workshop