How can we design and lead engaging online workshops that truly activate participants and move change one step further? In this talk, we’ll explore online collaboration as a core leadership skill — one that enables stakeholders to feel onboard, engaged, and co-owners of the process rather than passive attendees. We’ll cover the different purposes a workshop can serve, how to structure and design a meaningful collaborative journey, and how to use visualization to make sessions both engaging and effective. We’ll also dive into the power of micro-interactions as key elements to sustain energy, encourage participation, and ensure every voice has space to be heard.
Piera Mattioli is a passionate human-centred designer, social innovator, storyteller and collaborative artist with 10+ years of experience reframing challenges into opportunities and co-creating innovative and socially impactful solutions. From rural India to Amsterdam, and from grassroots communities to global innovation teams, she has helped design, prototype, and launch early-stage innovations across sectors like sustainable agriculture, health, education, tourism, and sport.