25/10 Crowd Sourcing
25/10 Crowd Sourcing is a dynamic method for rapidly generating and evaluating a group's most compelling ideas. Over a short session, participants individually propose bold ideas, which are then scored through a series of exchanges, surfacing the top ten concepts for further exploration.
How to run it
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Invite participants to think boldly and write their idea and a first step on an index card.
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Participants mill around, exchanging cards without reading them, until a signal is given.
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On the signal, participants pair up, read the card they hold, and score it from 1 to 5.
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Repeat the milling and scoring process for a total of five rounds.
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Participants add the scores on the last card they hold, and the top ten ideas are shared with the group.
Tips
Ensure participants understand the scoring system to maintain coherence in ratings.
Demonstrate the process clearly, especially for larger groups, to avoid confusion.
Use Post-it notes to cover scores from previous rounds to prevent bias.
Variations
Consider incorporating a second round with a different group to expand the idea pool. Alternatively, move directly into action planning or open space discussions with the top ideas.
Where it fits
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