This guide helps facilitators lead collaborative conversations about research in Stage 1. It emphasizes the importance of openness, trust, and valuing all contributions, especially across roles and expertise. Using the Sensemaking Worksheet, facilitators guide teams through reflection, critique, and meaning-making around research, integrating the expertise and experience of team members. The tool fosters joint learning, surfaces equity considerations, and lays the foundation for informed, creative decision-making in the co-design process.