Red:Green Cards
Red:Green Cards is a feedback method designed to facilitate quick and clear communication of approval or disagreement in large group settings. Participants use colored cards to visually express their stance on a topic, enabling immediate feedback and helping presenters gauge audience sentiment.
How to run it
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Provide each participant with one red card and one green card.
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Explain that the green card indicates approval or agreement, while the red card signals disapproval or disagreement.
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During discussions or presentations, ask participants to hold up the appropriate card to express their response to specific questions or topics.
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Promptly address any visible disagreement or confusion signaled by red cards, allowing time for discussion if needed.
Tips
Encourage participants to use the cards freely to ensure honest and immediate feedback.
Be vigilant and responsive to red cards to address concerns promptly.
This method works best in large groups where verbal feedback from everyone is impractical.
Variations
Consider adding yellow and gray cards to represent neutrality or confusion, providing more nuanced feedback options.
Where it fits
Frequently asked questions
When should I use Red:Green Cards?â–¾
Use Red:Green Cards when you want to: Gauging audience understanding during a presentation; Facilitating feedback in large meetings; Quickly assessing group sentiment on a proposal.
How long does Red:Green Cards take?â–¾
Red:Green Cards typically takes 1 minutes.
How many participants does Red:Green Cards work for?â–¾
Red:Green Cards works best for groups of 20 or more.
What materials do I need for Red:Green Cards?â–¾
To run Red:Green Cards you will need: Red cards, Green cards.
How difficult is Red:Green Cards to facilitate?â–¾
Red:Green Cards is rated beginner — straightforward to facilitate even without prior experience.
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