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NGT
provides time for participants to collect and articulate their own thoughts
before group discussion begins. This helps ensure valuable input from
everyone. Here’s how to use it.
Activity
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Description
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1.
State topic
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Present
the issue, topic or question to meeting participants.
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2.
Silently generate ideas
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Provide
5-10 minutes for each person to silently write down as many responses, ideas,
and suggestions as possible.
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3.
Round table list of responses
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Collect
one response from each meeting participant and record it on an electronic
flip chart or board. Note: No discussion is permitted. Proceed around the
table until all responses are listed.
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4.
Clarify responses
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Review
each idea/suggestion to ensure everyone has a clear understanding.
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5.
Categorize responses
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The
whole group categorizes all the responses/ideas and summarizes them to
eliminate duplication. At this time ideas/suggestions can be combined,
modified or new ideas added.
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6.
Group discussion
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The
group discusses and prioritizes ideas and suggestions.
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Adapted from various sources including: Debecq, A.L. & Van de Ven, A.H. (1971) Journal
of Applied Behavioral Science 7(1).
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