An affinity diagram is a tool used to organize information and ideas. In a planning process it can be used to sort ideas generated through brainstorming into categories. It is also a way to see how much commonality or overlap in those ideas exists.
The basic process is:
1. Have people brainstorm putting each idea onto its own sticky note or card.
2. Post those notes to a board or flipchart.
3. Have the group or a facilitator lump similar ideas together. This step can be done through a conversation or in silence.
4. Discuss how the ideas were organized to make sure it makes sense to the group.
Low - sticky notes, markers
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