EXERCISE 3THE COMMON THREAD

Objective

The objective is for the participants to match the mastermind groups’ means and the disharmonies/ problems that they have identified. It will build a firm ground for idea generation and selection of ideas in the following modules.

Description

1. Ask the participants to get into their mastermind groups.

2. Give the groups two flipcharts, tape, markers and string. The flipcharts should be put next to each other and hung on the wall. On one flipchart they make small boxes with one problem in each box (it can be any problem – also problems identified by other groups).

3. On the other flipchart they make small boxes or drawings representing their shared means with one mean in each box (they can also use the strength cards).

4. The participants now discuss each problem and see what means can be used to solve the problem. When a mean is matched with a problem they link the two boxes with tape and string and continue until they have exhausted the matches.

Which disharmonies have the most strings pointing to them? The final posters should indicate if there are problems/ideas that they are better equipped to address or work on in the coming idea generation phase. The more strings - the more likely it is that they can solve it.

Facilitator’s notes

Take the participants out of their comfort zone/ usual way of doing things. Ask them to work directly on the flipcharts. Avoid them making lists or drafts as the flipcharts will then only be for presentation and not a working tool that creates a new dynamic between them and in their discussions.

MODULE 6 - MY OPPORTUNITY

- Ideation

- Finding Your Opportunity (with your means)