Appreciation
Submitted by jon on Thu, 2009-06-18 15:12.
Group facilitation methods: Analysis
Schools of Thought: Inquiry-based learning
Keywords: appreciation, problemsolving, so what
Identification
Intent or purpose:
This method looks at the implications of a situation or the consequences of an action.
Recognizable Components:
This is a simple but prowerful tool to Appreciation is a very simple but powerful technique for extracting the maximum amount of information from a simple fact.
Types of Participants:
AnyRecommended size of group:
1-10Optimal amount of time needed:
15 to 60 minutes depending on the complexity of the problem and the number of people.Howto
Usual or Expected Outcomes:
a deeper understanding of the issue.Level of participation:
Potentially highPotential Pitfalls:
People want to avoid the issue or assume that everyone knows the facts.Level of Difficulty to Facilitate:
Facilitation skills requiredSetting and Materials:
A regular meeting setting, flip chart, markers, etc.Pre-Work Required:
NoneProcedures:
Starting with a fact, ask the question 'So what?' i.e. what are the implications of that fact? These can be captured on a white board or flipchart. Keep on asking that question until you have drawn all possible inferences.
Follow-Up Required:
noneHow flexible is the process?:
some what Background
Developer:
unknownReferences:
This was found at MindTools http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_01.htm
License Model:
Free (or unattributable)
