Update | Our Two-Day Political Process Design and Facilitation Training
- APROPOS team
- Aug 13
- 2 min read
APROPOS team
As part of APROPOS’s dedicated training programmes, the APROPOS team recently delivered its first two-day intensive course on Political Process Design (PPD)—equipping participants with the frameworks, skills, and confidence to design and facilitate effective political dialogue and collaboration spaces.
The team was humbled to be able to spend two days with a dedicated and passionate cohort of professionals from the Robert Bosch Stiftung’s Migration, Climate, and Democracy teams—together with several close project partners—sharing our know-how on the theory and practice of PPD.
Led by Chiara Rosselli and Isotta Ricci Bitti, the programme offered an in-depth exploration of the competencies required to step into the Political Process Designer role with confidence, and how to use the lens of Political Process Design as an instrument to sharpen strategic focus and bring about change in organisations and communities.
Key areas of focus included:
The 3 Ps Framework (People, Purpose, Process), together with the Agenda Design and Process Design Consultation Protocols—foundational tools that have shaped the Open European Dialogue, twice recognised as a best practice in democratic innovation.
The Political Process Designer’s role as a neutral architect, guiding political sense-making and decision-making to create purposeful pathways for collective thinking.
A practical toolkit of trusted methods for enabling meaningful participation and authentic learning, even under polarised or high-stakes conditions.
Participants described the training as “the best of my career” and appreciated the opportunity “to sharpen our skills and advance some concrete project ideas” .
The training provided a space for participants to not only work on their technical skills but also reflect on how to design political processes that deliver impact while remaining anchored in their core purpose.
“There’s no easy fix to get people to do hard things. There’s only commitment, practice, learning, and rooting yourself in your ‘why’.”
We extend our sincere thanks to Laura Rahmeier and all participants for their engagement and contributions.
