@TECHREPORT\{IMM2005-04095, author = "R. V. Vidal", title = "The Future Workshop: Democratic problem solving", year = "2005", keywords = "Future workshop, problem solving, facilitation, social fantasy, creativity, group work", number = "", series = "IMM-Technical report-2005-7", institution = "Informatics and Mathematical Modelling, Technical University of Denmark, {DTU}", address = "Richard Petersens Plads, Building 321, {DK-}2800 Kgs. Lyngby", type = "", url = "http://www2.compute.dtu.dk/pubdb/pubs/4095-full.html", abstract = "The origins, principles and practice of a very popular method known as The Future Workshop are presented. The fundamental theory and principles of this method are presented in an introductory way. In addition, practical guidelines to carry out such a workshop are outlined and several types of applications are shortly described. The crucial importance of both the facilitation process and the use of creative tools in team work are enhanced." }