Tool 25 – Download here Aim of the tool To ensure that all participants can contribute effectively to the meetings’ objective When to use it? This tool can be used in all phases of an MSP. Apply it when you suspect too many plenary sessions are being planned.
Category Archives: Tools
Role Plays
Tool 26 – Download here Aim of the tool: Developing communicative skills, creating in depth understanding of a situation and other stakeholders’ perspectives When to use it? Role plays can be used in many stages of an MSP, in particular when there is an element of capacity building involved.
Forms of Power
Tool 27 – Download here Aim of the tool To help participants consider what kind of change strategies are being used in the MSP, and which strategies might be missing. When to use it? This tool can be used in different stages of an MSP, but particularly at a moment when strategies for change are discussed.Continue reading “Forms of Power”
Power Ranking
Tool 30 – Download here Aim of the tool To help participants experience how every person has different kinds of rank and privileges, and to see how this influences group power dynamics. When to use it? Divergence stage, to sensitize groups about how rank affects power positions. Only to be used if there is basic trust withinContinue reading “Power Ranking”
Card clustering
Tool 48 – Download here Aim of the tool To quickly generate and cluster ideas, synthesize ideas, encourage discussion and consensus. When to use it? The tool can be used in various stages of a MSP, but particularly in the Convergence stage. The tools is effective in groups that are diverse or have diverse opinions onContinue reading “Card clustering”
Stakeholder Analysis
Tool 12 – Download here Aim of the tool To capture the degree of influence and level of interest of each stakeholder over the relevant issues or possible objectives of the MSP. When to use it? Issue exploration and shared language stage: This tool can be used when initiating an MSP, but also to review aContinue reading “Stakeholder Analysis”
World Café
Tool 13 – Download here Aim of the tool To collect and link ideas on a topic of mutual interest.When to use it? Shared language phase – to share ideas, experiences, stories or project results; to solve problems; to plan.
Timeline
Tool 15 – Download here Aim of the tool To promote participatory reflection on trends and developments and to link events with strategic planning. When to use it? Early phase of a MSP. Issue exploration and shared language.
Force Field Analysis
Tool 16 Aim of the tool: To identify and assess the strengths of the various forces influencing a desired change both supportive and restraining When to use it? This tool can be used at the design or evaluation state of an intervention or for decision making on organizational changes
Context Immersions
Tool 17 – Download here Aim of the tool To immerse in stakeholders’ work or daily routines, in order to have an in depth examination of their perspectives and experiences. This provides new insights and informal intuition. When to use it? Shared language phase – to build understanding of the realities of particular stakeholder groups.
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