Civil society organisations in Sweden are navigating increasing social fragmentation, generational divides, and declining trust in democratic processes. While dialogue initiatives are common, they do not always lead to shared ownership or concrete action. At the same time, youth engagement is often limited to consultation rather than genuine co-creation.
The Collective Imagination workshop responds to this need by offering a structured and transferable participatory framework that strengthens democratic facilitation and youth-engaged decision-making.
The workshop combines participatory mapping, narrative-building, negotiation practices, and future visioning to support meaningful youth involvement and shared democratic ownership.
Participants will gain practical methods to design inclusive, action-oriented dialogue processes and in-depth knowledge on how to analyse power dynamics, identify participation gaps, and create inclusive spaces where diverse perspectives can be negotiated constructively.
🗓️ Friday 17 April at 09 - 15.
📍 Världskulturmuseet, Göteborg
Language: English
We offer lunch and fika.
Free participation. No-show fee 300 kronor.
FOR WHOM?
The workshop is specifically designed for civil society practitioners and dialogue facilitators who design and lead participatory initiatives, particularly those involving youth engagement. The training trengthens the professional competence of those who shape dialogue and decision-making structures within their organisations.
Participants begin by mapping their organisational realities, identifying power dynamics, participation gaps, and areas of tension.
The workshop demonstrates how dialogue can move beyond discussion and become collective strategy.
Participants practice concrete facilitation tools that can be directly applied in youth programmes, intercultural initiatives, and internal strategy or governance processes. The workshop enhances their ability to navigate differences constructively, foster inclusive dialogue, and transform collective reflection into shared decisions and actionable commitments.
AGENDA:
09:00 – 09:45 | Introduction: Theory & Discussion
Overview of participatory facilitation and collective imagination as a democratic practice.
09:45 – 10:30 | Workshop Part 1: Mapping Participation
Identifying actors and participation stages through a visual mapping exercise.
10:30 – 10:45 | Break
10:45 – 12:00 | Workshop Part 2: Power & Opportunities
Exploring power dynamics, barriers, and opportunities for participation.
12:00 – 12:45 | Lunch Break
12:45 – 13:30 | Workshop: Future Visioning
Using collective imagination to co-create possible futures for meaningful youth engagement.
13:30 – 14:15 | Workshop: Manifesto Development
Transforming ideas and visions into a collective manifesto.
14.15 – 14.30 | Coffee break
14:30 – 15:00 | Closing Session: Reflection & Evaluation
ABOUT THE TRAINER
