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Using the Mesocard method for brainstorming

Using the Mesocard method for brainstorming. Jörg Meyer-Stamer. 1 idea per card. Write legibly. 3 - 4 lines per card. Three basic Mesocard rules. What materials do you need?. The fancy option. ... and the affordable & effective option. 2. Distribute cards. 1. Define a

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Using the Mesocard method for brainstorming

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  1. Using the Mesocard methodfor brainstorming Jörg Meyer-Stamer

  2. 1 idea per card Write legibly 3 - 4 lines per card Three basic Mesocard rules

  3. What materials do you need? The fancy option... ... and the affordable & effective option

  4. 2. Distribute cards 1. Define a question (consult with group) 3. Participants write cards 4. Collect and mix cards 5. Show and read cards 6. Pin / fix the cards to panel / wall The standard sequence of a Mesocard exercise

  5. The phrasing of the question deter- mines the result! Discuss the phra- sing with the group to avoid confusion In Miniworkshops: Use the pre- defined phrases Defining a question

  6. 1 colour of cards and markers = anonymity! Distributing cards

  7. Collect (almost) all cards before reading them Mix the cards = more anonymity! Collect and mix cards

  8. Showing while read- ing makes it easier to understand cards Show and read the cards

  9. 7. Clarify content of cards 8. Eliminate duplicates 9. Cluster the cards (similar / related topics) Engage participants in the clustering effort! 10. Option: Pareto (prioritizing cards - 20 % rule) The next steps in a Mesocard exercise

  10. Never ask: “Who wrote this?” Respect anonymity Don’t comment on cards - no ironic remarks Never give the impression that you’re manipulating Don’t “explain” cards - ask partici- pants for clarification Don’t hide or drop cards (or give this impression) Don‘ts in a Mesocard exercise

  11. What is wrong in this picture? At least one facilitator must face the group at all times!

  12. Try to involve every participant Encourage unusual / innovative ideas Stick to the method - discourage talking! Do‘s in a Mesocard exercise

  13. the simple version... ... and the very simple version! The sophisticated version, Mesocard material

  14. Thank you for your attention!

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