The Blind Side
The Blind Side is a facilitation method designed to reveal and address blind spots within a team or organization. By categorizing knowledge into knowns and unknowns, participants can uncover hidden insights and areas for improvement.
How to run it
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Before the session, draw a large person profile with four arrows labeled 'Know/Know', 'Know/Don't Know', 'Don't Know/Know', and 'Don't Know/Don't Know'.
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Distribute sticky notes and markers to participants.
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Begin with the 'Know/Know' category, asking participants to write down and cluster what they are certain they know.
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Move to 'Know/Don't Know', capturing what they recognize as gaps in their knowledge.
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Proceed to 'Don't Know/Know' to identify unused skills or resources.
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Finally, explore 'Don't Know/Don't Know', encouraging open discussion and exploratory questions.
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Discuss strategies to address the challenges identified in each category.
Tips
Ensure a diverse group to enrich discussions, especially for uncovering unknown areas.
Start with easier topics to build trust before diving into deeper issues.
Keep discussions focused on business-related topics to maintain a professional atmosphere.
Variations
This method can be adapted to focus on specific projects or areas within an organization by adjusting the initial topic of discussion.
Where it fits
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