The resource groups and the Steering Group must acknowledge these suggestions and ensure that they are considered during Stage 2. During the Stage 2 phase of the participative design process, a deep slice of the organization considers changes to the existing work group structure. These are significant changes that cut across the organization and have more profound impacts. A participative design workshop and process is conducted to develop the higher level design. Subsequent participative design workshops for individual work groups my then follow.
Participative design is truly an iterative, on-going design process.
The initial workshop provides workers with a methodology and a structure for analyzing their work system and designing a more effective work group. But as markets change, customers and competitors change, and as technology changes, work groups must continue to adapt. The participative design process provides workers with a process for continually assessing their structures and adapting to changes. In summary, the design process is more broader than the participative design workshop itself. It consists of a series of change and implementation actions that must skillfully be managed.