Workshop Protocol Inclusive Spaces 2024
The document outlines a structured, 80‑minute workshop titled “Imagining Inclusive Open Spaces” designed to stimulate participants’ creativity in envisioning inclusive environments across four thematic contexts: a company, a university campus, a street, and a house. It lists required materials (A1 paper, drawing tools, timer, flip‑chart), and provides a minute‑by‑minute agenda covering introduction, group formation, task explanation, a collaborative drawing session, preparation and delivery of brief group presentations, a reflective discussion, and a concluding synthesis. Throughout, the facilitator is instructed to maintain a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that encourages respectful communication and active listening. The protocol concludes with a brief biography of Dr. Fatma Güneri, the workshop’s designer, highlighting her academic background in creativity, innovation management, and workplace research, along with her contact information.
Topics
Workshop Objective: Cultivating Creative Visions of Inclusive Open Spaces
Defines the purpose of the session – to inspire participants to think creatively about inclusivity in various spatial settings and to express those ideas visually.
Materials and Setup: Tools for Collaborative Spatial Design
Specifies the physical resources (A1 paper, markers, crayons, timer, flip‑chart) needed for each group to produce their inclusive space drawings.
Structured Session Flow: From Introduction to Conclusion
Details the eight‑step agenda with allocated minutes, guiding participants through welcome, group formation, task briefing, drawing, presentation preparation, group presentations, reflective discussion, and final wrap‑up.
Facilitation Principles: Ensuring an Inclusive, Respectful Environment
Provides guidance for the facilitator to foster a supportive atmosphere, promote active listening, and encourage respectful dialogue throughout the workshop.
Facilitator Profile: Dr. Fatma Güneri’s Expertise in Workplace Creativity and Innovation
Presents Dr. Güneri’s academic credentials, research focus on workplaces, and professional experience, establishing her authority and relevance to the workshop’s theme.