Description Long

In this method, ideas collected during previous workshops are sorted, evaluated, and balanced based on the following three criteria:

• Coordination and complexity
• Balance
• Strength, power, and cost

Each criterion is introduced through a corresponding balance board exercise. In a second round, the group scores the selected ideas. The final solution emerges from the balanced average of all groups' results. This approach leads to a well-balanced solution – feasible, simple, and within budget.

Illustration

Preparation

• Ideas contributed during previous workshops are written on pin cards.
• Prepare a set of pin cards and adhesive dots for each group.
• Balance boards including accessories: one board per two participants.
• Ensure there is enough space for the balance boards.

Execution

1. Form pairs; provide one balance board and necessary materials per group.
2. Introduction by the facilitator, including a brief explanation of the three criteria and how the ideas will be sorted.
3. Introductory exercise for all participants on the balance board.
4. Balance board exercise for coordination and complexity: ideas are sorted according to this criterion.
5. Balance board exercise for balance: ideas are sorted according to this criterion.
6. Balance board exercise for strength, power, and cost: ideas are sorted according to this criterion.
7. Clustered ideas are evaluated with points.
8. Each group’s top ideas are rated again using points.
9. The final solution emerges from the average of all groups’ results.
10. Optional final balance board exercise (relaxation).

Tools list

• Sticky dots
• Papier cards (blank)

References

The method was added by Katharina E. Kossmann.