Orientation

1. 1

   Welcome all participants and introduce the workshop facilitators.

2. 2

   Present the policy topic and explain why it requires regulatory attention.

3. 3

   Walk through the workshop agenda, phases, and expected outputs.

4. 4

   Clarify roles: facilitators guide the process; participants contribute expertise and perspectives.

5. 5

   Establish ground rules for open, respectful, and evidence-based discussion.

6. 6

   Confirm that all participants have reviewed any pre-reading materials.

7. 7

   Invite participants to share initial expectations or concerns about the workshop.

• Q1.

  What do you already know about this policy topic?

• Q2.

  What are your expectations for this workshop?

• Q3.

  What concerns, if any, do you have about the policy development process?

• Q4.

  Who are the key stakeholders that should be represented in this workshop?

• Q5.

  What does a successful workshop outcome look like for you?

Record key responses, insights, and discussion points from participants.

AI will synthesize the participant responses into a structured summary. You can also write your own.

Document the final output of this phase: Shared understanding of the workshop.