Gathers ideas silently and iteratively, builds on them together, and produces prioritized concepts instead of loud individual impulses.
Core question: What different ideas emerge when everyone writes silently first and then builds on others’ contributions?
Workshop methodMethod form: Workshop method. Describes how this method is used in practice.LowComplexity: low. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.Workshop + asyncFormat: workshop or async. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
15-30 min
3-12
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FacilitationCategory: Facilitation. Describes the method's domain of use.
Collects ideas silently, clarifies understanding, and lets the group prioritize, so quiet voices don't get lost.
Core question: Which change would most improve the handoff between support and engineering?
Decision methodMethod form: Decision method. Describes how this method is used in practice.MediumComplexity: medium. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.WorkshopFormat: workshop. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
60-120 min
5-12
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InnovationCategory: Innovation. Describes the method's domain of use.
Ensures participation in turn, produces a broad idea list, and then leads it into clusters and a shortlist.
Core question: Which different ideas emerge when everyone receives an equal turn?
Workshop methodMethod form: Workshop method. Describes how this method is used in practice.LowComplexity: low. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.WorkshopFormat: workshop. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
20-45 min
4-10
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FacilitationCategory: Facilitation. Describes the method's domain of use.
Moves ideas from silent reflection through pair exchange into the group and condenses patterns.
Core question: Which ideas and experiences from everyone help with our concrete focus question?
Facilitation methodMethod form: Facilitation method. Describes how this method is used in practice.LowComplexity: low. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.WorkshopFormat: workshop. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.