Best, Worse, Most Probable
Submitted by jon on Thu, 2005-12-08 02:01.
Group facilitation methods: Analysis
Identification
Level of process:
MethodIntent or purpose:
to review the consequences of solving or not solving a problem from the perspectives of best, worse and most probable.
Used as component of:
Problem solving workshop
Optimal amount of time needed:
6 - 12 minutesHowto
Level of participation:
highLevel of Difficulty to Facilitate:
No specific skills requiredResources Needed:
Flipchart, markers, etc.Pre-Work Required:
The problem should be clearly defined.Procedures:
1. List the consequences of solving and not solving a problem in six columns:
2. What is the best consequence of solving / not solving this problem?
3. The worst consequence of solving / not solving this problem?
4. Most probable of solving / not solving this problem?
5. Discuss the differences between the columns.
Follow-Up Required:
Move on to a problem definition or a problem solving process depending on the result of the session.How flexible is the process?:
veryBackground
Developer:
unknownDerived from:
Jo Nelson's "Meeting Tools" where she attributes Doyle and Straus.Selected publications:
References:
Doyle, Michael and Straus, David: How to Make Meetings Work, Berkley Books, 1976, 1993, p. 220
License Model:
Open
