Affinity Diagram
Submitted by affinitymc on Wed, 2005-12-07 14:02.
Group facilitation methods: Reflection / Dialogue
Identification
Alternative names:
KJ-MethodLevel of process:
MethodIntent or purpose:
Affinitizing (clustering) a large group of ideas or statements using a group process.
Used as component of:
Strategic Planning, problem solving, brainstorming
Recognizable Components:
Post-It notes
Types of Participants:
All levelsOptimal amount of time needed:
1 hourHowto
Usual or Expected Outcomes:
Consensus, consolidating large number of ideas into a manageable number.Level of participation:
All levelsIdeal Conditions:
Large room, plenty of wall space, or table space, participants willing to engage in reflective activity.Potential Pitfalls:
Some people in group not willing to move at the pace of the slowest member.How is success evaluated:
Clustered items 'make sense' to group and provide action items for next steps.Type of Facilitator-Client Relationship:
TrustingLevel of Difficulty to Facilitate:
Facilitation skills requiredFacilitator Personality Fit:
Good at reflective practice.Setting and Materials:
Flipcharts, Post It Notes, Markers, Wall SpaceResources Needed:
See abovePre-Work Required:
NoneProcedures:
See file attached
Follow-Up Required:
YesHow flexible is the process?:
Extremely...can be customised to suit a variety of settings and issues.Background
Developer:
Affinity ConsultingDerived from:
The Seven Management and Planning Tools; Qualitative AnalysisHistory of Development:
Qualitative Research; TQM
License Model:
Free (or unattributable)Suppliers
Trainers:
Name | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Andi Roberts | El Puerto de Santa Maria | Spain |
| Creative Human Relations Solutions | Fayetteville | United States |
| Making Space Consulting | East Lyme | United States |
| the coachouse | den haag | Netherlands |
| VALDUS | Port Louis | Mauritius |
Consultants:
| Name | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Andi Roberts | El Puerto de Santa Maria | Spain |
| Creative Human Relations Solutions | Fayetteville | United States |
| Making Space Consulting | East Lyme | United States |
| the coachouse | den haag | Netherlands |
| VALDUS | Port Louis | Mauritius |
Online:
| Name | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Deachman & Associates Inc. - Ontario, Canada | Keswick, Ontario | Canada |
