Howspace is our innovative and proven AI-supported participation platform for change and transformation projects. Howspace enables events, change processes and training sessions to be supported digitally. The special feature of Howspace is the fusion of the digital and the analogue in a smart and intuitive way. The platform is ideal for virtual as well as hybrid or face-to-face events. The platform’s web-based environment is customised to the individual needs, brand presence and corporate identity of the customer, thus enabling an all-round professional appearance. The modern design and simple, interactive use set it apart from conventional digital tools used in the day-to-day business. Our experience shows that the easy-to-understand utilisation enables meaningful and inspiring participation of all people affected by the change or transformation at all levels. As a Howspace partner, we at p4d are your professional implementation partner for setting up, using (from analysis and moderation to documentation) and administering the platform. Our support can vary from simple onboarding to the platform and simple licence management to comprehensive consulting services with end-to-end process support.
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At p4d, we attach great importance to the security of our customers’ data. That’s why we rely on Howspace, as the platform is officially certified for a high standard of data security. You can find more information on how data is handled on the Howspace platform here.
Since 2020, we have been working closely with our partners at Howspace to make the best possible use of the platform in transformation processes. In 2024, we developed this long-standing and successful collaboration into a strategic partnership and are now looking forward to many more years.
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Why Howspace is the right AI platform for you
Involvement of all stakeholders
Howspace creates an interactive space in which every contribution counts. With flexible collaboration options – whether in real time or asynchronously – all voices are heard, ideas are collected and developed together. This creates an inclusive and transparent culture of participation that enables sustainable change.
Transparency and traceability
All discussions, decisions and results remain documented and accessible at all times. The centralised storage of materials, comments and feedback means that the entire process is clearly traceable for everyone involved – even beyond individual events and project phases.
Time and resource efficiency
Howspace automates many processes and enables smooth collaboration without media disruptions. AI-supported analyses help to structure large volumes of contributions, identify important topics and efficiently bundle findings – for maximum impact with minimum administrative effort.
Flexibility
Whether on site, online or hybrid – Howspace adapts to your working and learning environment. The platform supports both synchronous and asynchronous collaboration and can be seamlessly integrated into existing tools such as MS Teams. This makes the digital space the perfect complement for workshops, training or change processes.
Long-term effect
Howspace not only initiates learning and change processes, but also supports them in the long term. All content, discussions and insights remain available beyond the moment so that participants can access them at any time and continue the dialogue. This ensures long-term anchoring and real transformation.
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Versatile application
Howspace at events
Thanks to an uncomplicated entry and barrier-free access, Howspace can accompany many different event formats. Either completely digital, hybrid or in person. The integrated meeting tool allows users to access digital or hybrid events. With breakout sessions, a registration function and other ways of interacting, an event can be designed in the digital space that includes all participants. At face-to-face events, participants can follow the agenda in real time and receive information material and presentations immediately.
Howspace during Change and Transformation
Every change is driven by people. Therefore, the first important step in any change-process is to activate the stakeholders involved. The Howspace platform makes it possible to address users in a targeted manner and capture the current mood via surveys. The collected opinions and comments can be summarised and evaluated directly using the integrated AI function. The platform grows continuously with these contributions. This enables users to monitor their own progress, but also allows them to easily document the results of their work. Howspace thus connects different levels of a transformation and paves the way from the idea to tangible measures.
Howspace and Learning
Thanks to the flexible customisation of the platform, a range of different training courses can be held on Howspace. From live training sessions with qualified trainers to the implementation of modern e-learning courses with classic self-learning courses. The right training can be provided depending on the requirements, objectives and needs. Progress can be displayed and analysed in real time. Howspace’s participative approach means that everyone can learn from each other. All training courses can be supported by interactive and media elements, making them visual appealing. We offer both support in the creation of training programmes and the provision of qualified training personnel who can conduct a range of training courses.
Networking with Howspace
Digital platforms make it much easier to build networks. The virtual collaboration platform Howspace is no exception. A range of intelligent features enable users to find new people and discover common ground. The profile information that is being shared can be customised to suit individual needs. For example, users can specify certain questions about themselves when registering, on the basis of which the system then searches for users with a high degree of similarity. The networks that are created in this way can then also be used to share specific information.
Our Services
We customise our services flexibly to your needs. Our packages build on each other and offer you exactly the support you need.
The basis is the provision of licences with which you can create and manage workspaces independently. If required, we can also support you with customised training for your admin team to enable you to create and manage workspaces independently.
In addition, we are at your side with further consulting services – whether as selective support or as continuous support for your project. Together, we define your goals and advise you on the best possible implementation in Howspace. We also offer reliable tech support that is available to your users at all times.
All these services can also be integrated into a larger change process, for example as part of change support. In this case, we combine the use of Howspace with other consulting services such as moderation and process support to enable a sustainable and successful transformation.
Customer Stories
Accompanying a long-term transformation
We have been supporting the introduction of S4/Hana software with Howspace at SMS group for several years. We use the platform for communication during the transformation, for events and to involve stakeholders throughout the process. Howspace has proven to be a highly versatile tool that has been used time and again for a wide range of application scenarios. This also includes retrospectives, training sessions and complex surveys that can be analysed directly in the platform.
Multi-stakeholder process with real political impact
As part of the ASUG programme of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, we accompanied the process with the Howspace platform. The platform was the hub of many so-called policy workshops. Stakeholders from business, research, trade unions and political institutions were able to use the platform to share their thoughts and ideas on topics such as mobile working and the impact of climate change on the world of work. Another highlight of these processes were the live events at which all participants were able to interact and generate new ideas in group work phases, among other things.
Lively retreat with Howspace
Three days, 120 employees from all over the world – at the NDC Partnership’s global retreat, we used Howspace to take dialogue and interaction to a new level. Participants shared their expectations in advance, located themselves on a world map and introduced themselves – a first step towards a real team spirit. During the retreat, Howspace provided dynamic group work, spontaneous questions, live mood pictures and AI-supported summaries. This allowed us to concentrate fully on the facilitation – efficiently, interactively and with a tangible impact.
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