During the workshops, consensus is formed by gaining insight in each others problems, arguments, procedures, priorities, and creativity. Participants will have developed a common frame of mind and even a common terminology may have developed. All participants have had their input into the process and the resulting outcomes are a joint product. A somewhat playful setting of the workshops is favourable to the working atmosphere and the improvement of interaction and contacts between the workshop participants. Several creativity tools are used to promote the processes, and management tools such as SWOT, AIDA, etc. are used to evaluate the outcomes.
Uncertainties form an integral part of the policy making process.
Data, Priorities and Decisions may be subject to uncertainty. Uncertainties are made transparent and explicit.