Wellbeing North Star
The Wellbeing North Star method helps teams identify areas of improvement by evaluating what they like and dislike about different aspects of a project or situation. This approach encourages collaborative problem-solving to align efforts toward achieving desired outcomes.
How to run it
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Before the session, draw a star on a large poster or whiteboard and write the focus topic in the center.
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Around the star, list different aspects of the topic to discuss.
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Distribute pens and two colors of sticky notes to participants.
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For 5-10 minutes, have participants write what they like about each aspect on one color of sticky note.
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For another 5-10 minutes, ask them to write what they dislike on the other color of sticky note.
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Have participants present their notes and post them under the corresponding aspects on the board.
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Cluster similar notes together, then discuss potential improvements or changes to address the dislikes.
Tips
Ensure clarity on what changes will be made to address dislikes, and assign tasks to specific individuals to maintain accountability.
This method is versatile and can be adapted for various audiences and contexts.
Variations
Consider using this method as a retrospective analysis to improve future iterations of a project. Alternatively, engage customers or partners in the process to gather external feedback.
Where it fits
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