Facilitating Multi Stakeholder Processes and Social Learning Herman Brouwer/ Karèn Verhoosel Centre for Development Innovation Multi-Stakeholder Process Quiz Visit://portals.wi.wur.nl/msp//portals.wi.wur.nl/msp

Groups for Field work Group 1 Clementina, Dado, Jost, Joy, Mary, Thando. Group 3 Ana, Chimeg, Emmanuel, Jackie, Komla, Nguher, Romina. Group 2 Dinah, Marwiyah, Michael, Mousoumi, Muhammed, Lucy, Paudyal. Group 4 Banjade, Lawrence, Patience, Rini, Sreylon, Thong, Vivian.

The Rules … Four teams Four Captains Four Specialists No Folders or Materials

Opening round Questions to teams 1 minute discussion per question 2 points per question

Identify which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of an MSP A. Stakeholders are involved in a learning process B. Engages with structural organizational change C. Involves stakeholders working towards a common goal D. Integrates bottom-up and top-down strategies

A. Stakeholders are involved in a learning process B. Engages with structural organizational change C. Involves stakeholders working towards a common goal D. Integrates bottom-up and top-down strategies Diversity block

Identify the component NOT being an ‘era of development’ as defined by Jim Woodhill A. Institutional Era B. Technological Era C. Ontological Era D. Participatory Era

A. Institutional Era B. Technological Era C. Ontological Era D. Participatory Era

Put the three development era’s in their logical sequence A. Institutional Era B. Technological Era C. Participatory Era

B. Technological Era C. Participatory Era A. Institutional Era

Identify which of the following is NOT a part of the Generic Process model for MSPs  Reflexive Monitoring  Initiating  Collaborative Action  Linear Planning

 Reflexive Monitoring  Initiating  Collaborative Action  Linear Planning

Put the steps of the MSP generic process model in most logical or chronological order for designing and facilitating an MSP  Reflexive Monitoring  Initiating  Collaborative Action  Adaptive Planning

B. Initiating D. Adaptive Planning C. Collaborative Action A. Reflexive Monitoring

Identify from the four cards which tool is NOT for situational analysis of an MSP? A. Rich Picture B. Theory of Change C. Problem Tree D. Drivers, Trends and Scenarios

A. Rich Picture B. Theory of Change C. Problem Tree D. Drivers, Trends and Scenarios

Put the following tools in the most logical order to design an MSP  Theory of Change  Rich Picture  4 Quadrants of Change  Drivers, trends and scenarios  Institutional Analysis  Vision

The recommended order is …. B. Rich Picture E. Institutional Analysis D. Drivers, trends and scenarios F. Vision A. Theory of Change C. 4 Quadrants of Change

Which of the steps should you NOT do in the exercise of developing a Vision for an MSP? A. Participants brainstorm vision elements B. Explain objective of exercise C. Facilitator names clusters of vision elements D. Group clusters ideas E. Let participants dream about the future

A. Participants write one character on cards B. Explain objective exercise C. Facilitator names clusters of vision elements D. Group clusters ideas E. Let participants dream about the future

Put the steps for developing a Vision in a logical order A. Participants brainstorm vision elements B. Explain objective of exercise C. Participants name clusters of vision elements D. Group clusters vision ideas E. Let participants dream about the future

B. Explain objective of exercise E. Let participants dream about the future A. Participants brainstorm vision elements D. Group clusters vision ideas C. Participants name clusters of vision elements

Which of the following typical steps in creating a Theory of Change should you NOT be in? A. Interventions for stakeholders B. Assumptions C. Preconditions / strategies D. Organisational analysis E. Vision / Long term goal F. Action plans

A. Interventions for stakeholders B. Assumptions C. Preconditions / strategies D. Organisational analysis E. Vision / Long term goal F. Action plans

Put the steps in developing a Theory of Change in their sequence A. Interventions for stakeholders B. Assumptions C. Preconditions / strategies D. Situational analysis E. Vision / Long term goal F. Action plans

The recommended order is: D. Situational analysis E. Vision / Long term goal C. Preconditions / strategies B. Assumptions A. Interventions for stakeholders F. Action plans

Identify the component NOT being part of Kolb’s learning cycle A. Reflective observation B. Concrete experience C. Literature review D. Testing in new situations

A. Reflective observation B. Concrete experience C. Literature review D.Testing in new situations

Put the components of Kolb’s learning cycle in its logical sequence A. Reflective observation B. Concrete experience C. Formation of abstract concepts D. Testing in new situations

B. Concrete experience A. Reflective observation C. Formation abstract concepts D. Testing in new situations

Expert round Team pays point per question if answer is right: equal amount is rewarded If answer is wrong: no return

Candidate 1

Definitions: 2 questions

Define: Stakeholder

Stakeholder … “stakeholders include all individuals, groups or organizations that are directly concerned by actions others take to solve the problem” “any individual, group or organisation that has an interest in, affects or is affected by a particular problem”

Define: Social Learning

Social Learning “The process by which communities, stakeholder groups, or societies at large learn how to innovate and adapt in response to changing social and environmental conditions” “The process by which groups or stakeholders explore different perspectives, create new understanding of a situation and develop joint visions, strategies and innovative solutions for complex problems”

Quotes: 1 question

From which person is the following quote? “To transform conflict into cooperation you need a change agent, that is more than a mediator or a facilitator”  Albert Einstein  Christopher Gohl  Jim Woodhill  Art Dewulf

B. Christopher Gohl

Tools: 1 question

In an MSP, if we want to create a general overview of the situation, what tool can best be used?

Rich Picture (or situational analysis)

Candidate 2

Definitions: 2 questions

Define: Institutions

Institutions “The rules of the game” “the rules and regulations, mechanisms, norms and values that influence livelihood, be they formal or informal.” “Institutions are stable, valued, recurring patterns of behaviour that persist over time by serving collective valued purposes.” “ the rules, organisations and social norms that facilitate human and organisational action.”

Define: Change management

„the coordination of a structured period of transition from practice A to practice B in order to achieve lasting change within an organization.“ „… is the process, tools and techniques to manage the people-side of change processes, to achieve the required outcomes, and to realize the change effectively within the social infrastructure of the workplace the individual change agent, the inner team, and the wider system.“ Change management

Quotes: 1 question

From which person is the following quote? “Conflict and collaboration are two sides of the same coin - interdependence”  Albert Einstein  Herman Brouwer  Jim Woodhill  Art Dewulf

D. Art Dewulf

Tools: 1 question

In an MSP, for working with large groups and to have maximum room to create their own agenda for deliberation, what method can best be used?

Open Space, Future Search, World Café

Candidate 3

Definitions: 2 questions

Define: Conflict

Conflict “a process through which parties who see different aspects of a problem do not accept their differences and take oppositional actions that fit within their own limited vision of what is possible”

Define: Facilitation

Facilitation “To make easy, to enable” “To help members of a group to conduct a meeting in an efficient and effective way but without dictating what will happen” “The art of managing group discussion/ group work/ group performances” “Facilitation enables people to take part in a process in an effective way”

Quotes: 1 question

From which person is the following quote? “It is impossible to solve today’s problems by thinking the way we thought when we created the problems”  Albert Einstein  Jouwert van Geene  Jim Woodhill  Art Dewulf

A. Albert Einstein

Tools: 1 question

To analyse different levels, spaces and dimensions of power for stakeholders, which tool can be used?

Power cube

Candidate 4

Definitions: 2 questions

Define: Paradigm

Paradigms “an entire constellation of beliefs, values and techniques, and so on, shared by the members of a given community” “Mindset, worldview, belief system, mental model, underlying assumptions”

Define: Strong process leadership

Strong process leadership Convening the actors and keeping the collaboration going Inducing shared responsibility Acknowledging and working with differences Establish mutual respect Create minimal work structure

Quotes: 1 question

From which person is the following quote? “Multi-stakeholder processes are political by definition”  Albert Einstein  Herman Brouwer  Jim Woodhill  Art Dewulf

C. Jim Woodhill

Tools: 1 question

In an MSP, to explore different possible future developments and their implications, what tools can best be used?

Drivers, trends and scenarios

Final round 2 minutes discussion in team, answer should be written on card (s) provided by quizmasters 3 points per question; evaluation of answers by jury No discussion on evaluation is allowed 2 points penalty for harassing jury

What are the 3 levels (places), spaces and dimensions of power, mentioned in the Power Cube (John Gaventa)

Levels (places): Local, national, global Spaces: Claimed/created, invited, closed Power: Visible, invisable, hidden

Mention at least 5 of the 7 types of participation (Jules Pretty)

 Passive participation  Participation for information giving  Participation by consultation  Participation for material incentives  Functional participation  Interactive participation  Self-mobilisation

Mention at least 4 of the 5 conflict styles

Avoiding Accomodating Collaborating Compromising Competing

Mention at least 3 of the 4 learning styles

Reflector Theorist Pragmatist Activist

Mention at least 3 of the 4 quadrants of change (Wilbur)

Individual Relational Cultural Structure/system

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