Ballooning
Submitted by jon on Thu, 2005-12-01 13:01.
(1 vote)
Group facilitation methods: Analysis, Idea Generating, Selection / Prioritising Processes
Identification
Level of process:
MethodIntent or purpose:
Narrow down results and consensus
Used as component of:
Any workshop after the idea generation
Types of Participants:
anyOptimal amount of time needed:
3 - 45 Min.Howto
Usual or Expected Outcomes:
shared frame of reference
narrowing down options and reaching consensusLevel of participation:
highIdeal Conditions:
divergent opinionsPotential Pitfalls:
mess and noiseHow is success evaluated:
shared agreement on balloons
high energyLevel of Difficulty to Facilitate:
Facilitation skills requiredResources Needed:
Balloons, markers and pinsProcedures:
1. Get people to write on balloons all different options.
2. Then to get consensus burst the unwanted balloons with big sharp things.
3. Good for waking up people, get rid of aggression.
4. Noisy but fun.
Follow-Up Required:
clean up messHow flexible is the process?:
very
