gathering facts/
categorizing
categorizing
What is the purpose of gathering facts? When is it appropriate?
To gain greater detailed information
Most appropriate when there are RIGHT answers
purpose, example, directions, exceptions, question, starting question
What is a way we visually represent priorities?
Dot Voting
First step in a group discussion?
Prepare discussion topics & brief participants
Purpose of inquiring
to have participants create questions or ask questions of a speaker, a panel, or each other
What is done after reviewing suggestions?
Have participants decide which suggestion(s) to execute
How should statements/responses be recorded?
Objectively/as they were said
Purpose of brainstorming
Produce possible solutions or approaches and facilitate creativity
What should be done after getting feedback from participants?
Test each improvement suggestion with the group
Using participant input to categorize topics
How do we monitor/pace group discussions?
Checkpoints
What do colors represent on dot voting charts?
Dot weight/value
You're the facilitator for a project relating to the construction of a new building. You notice that during the first meeting, it's a free for all of ideas and opinions. How do you regulate this?
Centralize the meeting with premade categories and questions. Use participants to help neatly add to or eliminate ideas.
You're the facilitator for a project relating to a workplace transition. You notice that prior meetings had low participation and productivity suffered after. What should you try to do in this meeting?
Create an environment that encourages open dialogue to address concerns. Use group discussions to bring up concerns and generate ideas for how to move forward.
You're the facilitator of a meeting relating to the implementation of new software in a company. After taking input from participants on their concerns, you now need to navigate the concerns of the group. What should be done?
Visually represent votes on where concerns are directed the most. Explain to the group that based on those results, the company should prioritize creating solutions to the highest concern.