How Now Wow Matrix — sorting ideas by originality and feasibility
Todos los métodos
convergenceIntermedio

How-Now-Wow Matrix

The How-Now-Wow Matrix is a convergence tool that helps teams evaluate and prioritize ideas by assessing their originality and ease of implementation. This method is ideal after an ideation session to categorize ideas into actionable, innovative, and future potential groups.

Duración
10m–40m
Tamaño del grupo
1–30 people
Materiales
Flip-chart paper, Markers, Voting dots in three colors (blue, yellow, green)

Cómo ejecutarlo

  1. 1

    Prepare a 2x2 matrix on a flip-chart, labeling the X-axis as 'Originality' and the Y-axis as 'Ease of Implementation'.

  2. 2

    Label the quadrants: 'Now' (easy to implement, less original), 'How' (hard to implement, original), and 'Wow' (easy to implement, original).

  3. 3

    List all generated ideas on large charts around the room.

  4. 4

    Distribute three voting dots of each color (blue, yellow, green) to each participant.

  5. 5

    Have participants vote on their top three ideas in each category by placing dots next to the ideas.

  6. 6

    Count the dots in each category to classify the ideas: the majority color determines the category.

  7. 7

    Resolve ties by prioritizing 'Wow' over 'Now' and 'How'.

Consejos

  • Ensure that the colors of the dots are easily distinguishable from a distance.

  • Adjust the number of dots per participant based on the size of the group and the number of ideas.

  • Encourage participants to consider both feasibility and innovation when voting.

Variaciones

Consider flipping the axes for a different perspective, as suggested by some facilitators. You can also use digital tools for remote teams to collaborate in real-time.

Casos de uso

Prioritizing ideas after a brainstorming sessionEvaluating project proposals in a team meetingSelecting innovative solutions within budget constraints
🪡

Planifica tu próximo taller con IA

Workshop Weaver te ayuda a combinar métodos como How-Now-Wow Matrix en una agenda completa y cronometrada en minutos.

Probar gratis

Method descriptions on Workshop Weaver are original content written by our team, based on established facilitation practices. This method was inspired by work from Gamestorming.

How-Now-Wow Matrix — Facilitation Method | Workshop Weaver