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 * session 7**
 * Looking forward. Next steps**

After having agreed on the general scope and the organizational framework we need to create an outline for the next steps (which can include indications about outputs and deliverables. For this exercise we won't dive into complex log frame discussions but set out a set of simple instructions to which the four institutions can be committed. For this we will create a simple who/what/when matrix. The general ingredients of this exercise should be already identified in session 5.

The preparation work for this exercise will be done by each institution individually

Although instinct may be to start with the "What" (the task and items that need to be done), this approach starts with the WHO (the people who will be taking the actions). Put every participant's name into the matrix in this column. Every participant will be asked what concrete steps they can commit to. This will be placed in the what column. Each participant may have a number of next steps that he thinks are required or feels strongly about. For each item, we need to identify when the item will be done.

Actions don't take themselves, and people don't commit as strongly to action as they do to each other. By approaching next steps "people-first" a few things change. First, it becomes clear that people in the room are the ones who are accountable for next steps. Second, by making committments in front of their peers, participants stake their credibility on taking action, and are more likely to follow through.


 * **NEXT STEPS** ||  ||
 * WHO? || WHAT? || WHEN? ||