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Pro/Con List

The Pro/Con List is a classic decision-making tool that helps individuals or groups weigh the positive and negative aspects of a decision. It's particularly useful when clarity is needed to resolve complex issues by visually organizing arguments for and against a particular choice.

Duración
15m–1h
Tamaño del grupo
1+ people
Materiales
Paper, Pen

Cómo ejecutarlo

  1. 1

    Divide a sheet of paper into two columns, labeling one 'Pro' and the other 'Con'.

  2. 2

    List all the positive aspects or benefits of the decision under the 'Pro' column.

  3. 3

    List all the negative aspects or drawbacks under the 'Con' column.

  4. 4

    Review the lists, assessing the weight and importance of each point.

  5. 5

    Strike out pairs of 'Pro' and 'Con' points that are equally weighted.

  6. 6

    Continue until the balance of the decision becomes clear.

  7. 7

    Make a decision based on the remaining points and their assessed importance.

Consejos

  • Encourage participants to be thorough and honest when listing pros and cons.

  • Consider the context and long-term implications of each point.

  • Use this method in a group setting to gain diverse perspectives and ensure all angles are considered.

Variaciones

For digital teams, use online collaborative tools to create and manage Pro/Con lists, allowing real-time updates and inputs from distributed team members. Consider adding a third column for 'Neutral' points if applicable.

Casos de uso

Making a strategic business decisionEvaluating a new project proposalDeciding on personal or professional life changes
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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.

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