About this learning event

This workshop is part of the WeLead project series, which contributes to good neighbourly relations and advances the EU integration process of the Western Balkans. It encourages young professionals to emerge as leaders of ideas, people, and reforms, with a focus on participatory governance and large-scale listening.

Public participation is key to better policy, services, and understanding citizens’ needs and values. It strengthens the responsiveness, resilience, and relevance of the public sector, supports wiser decision-making, and enables the development of sustainable strategies and actions.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of participatory governance in the context of public administration, its relevance, and the practical tools and methods for its implementation. The workshop will also highlight adaptive leadership and how it adds value to participative governance, especially in hierarchical settings.

Through experiential learning, consultation, and peer learning, participants will practice participatory tools and methods applicable within teams, institutions, and with external stakeholders. They will explore the principles and skills of listening, sensemaking in complex contexts, and common traps in participatory processes. Additionally, they will learn from good practices across the Western Balkans and beyond, strengthen their leadership skills, co-create project ideas relevant to their work, and build meaningful connections in a fun and engaging environment.

Who should attend

WeLearn Participants - third generation

Experts

• Petra Založnik, Leadership and Learning Ecosystem Trainer and Facilitator
• Steve Mostyn, Associate Fellow, Saïd Business School / University of Oxford
  
• Bernard Nikaj, Adviser to Deputy Prime Minister, Office of the Prime Minister of Kosovo
  

Partners

This event is delivered as part of the EU-funded multi-beneficiary project “EU Scheme for Young Professionals in the Western Balkans” (WeLead) implemented by the CEF.

Partners

This learning initiative is supported by: