Tool 38 – Download here Aim of the tool Manage expectations, avoid misunderstandings, and clarify commitments in order to encourage collaboration between participants of a MSP. When to use it? In the Co-creation stage, when ideas for joint activities are defined and take shape.
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Conflict Styles
Tool 37 – Download here Aim of the tool Generate insight on how different conflict-handling styles affect interpersonal and group dynamics and empower people to select the appropriate conflict-handling style for any situation. When to use it? The co-creation stage. At this stage, this tool helps people to engage and collaborate.
Scenario Planning
Tool 36 – Download here Aim of the tool Make participants think about possible futures, as well as stimulate creative and forward thinking. When to use it? The Co-creation phase. Also to be used when planning next steps for the MSP, or for strategy development.
Belbin Team Roles
Tool 35 – Download here Aim of the tool Optimise team work in an MSP. When to use it? The co-creation stage, when the emphasis shifts towards developing group outputs.
Tuckman (forming, norming, storming, performing)
Tool 34 – Download here Aim of the tool Self-evaluation process to make groups cooperate more effectively. When to use it? The co-creation stage, when the focus shifts towards developing group outputs.
Combining Ideas That Might Work Together
Tool 33 – Download here Aim of the tool Encourage people to think creatively and make linkages between different ideas. When to use it? The divergence stage.
Five Colours of Change
Tool 32 – Download here Aim of the tool Assess what type of change agent you are. When to use it? The divergence stage, where the differences of understanding, seeing and valuing become apparent.
Guided Fantasy
Tool 31 – Download here Aim of the tool Allow people to explore new types of thinking and link with the unconscious. When to use it? At the divergence stage.
Multiple Perspectives
Tool 29 – Download here Aim of the tool To help a group see an issue from as many vantage points as possible. When to use it? In the Divergence stage, when it is important to explore and include different perspectives from stakeholders about an issue.
Six Thinking Hats
Tool 28 – Download here Aim of the tool To look at a decision or problem from different perspectives to achieve a complete and rounded view of the situation. When to use it? In the Divergence stage, or Convergence stage, where the quality of analysis is crucial for the best possible decisions.
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