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Simple Ethnography

Simple Ethnography allows participants to uncover innovative solutions by observing and engaging with individuals who have firsthand experience with the challenge at hand. This method helps to identify hidden routines and needs by immersing participants in real-world settings, enabling them to gather insights through observation and interviews.

Duración
5m
Tamaño del grupo
1+ people
Materiales
notebook, camera, video recorder…
CCBY-SA 4.0

Cómo ejecutarlo

  1. 1

    Explain the challenge and current context to the participants. (5 min)

  2. 2

    Identify observation sites and individuals to shadow for in-depth user experience insights. (5 min)

  3. 3

    Participants silently observe interactions and activities, recording details and reflections. (10–180 min)

  4. 4

    Select observed behaviors that offer novel solutions and interview individuals about their experiences. (20–180 min)

  5. 5

    Reconvene to share notes using the 1-2-4-All method, identifying patterns and exceptional solutions. (15 min)

  6. 6

    Document observations or create stories highlighting needs and opportunities. (10–20 min)

  7. 7

    Integrate insights into brainstorming and prototyping activities. (10 min)

  8. 8

    Repeat steps as necessary until a strong new approach is developed.

Consejos

  • Encourage participants to remain open-minded and avoid jumping to conclusions too quickly.

  • Repeating steps may be necessary to uncover a particularly strong prototype.

  • Pay attention to subtle, often overlooked details that may provide valuable insights.

Variaciones

Consider using a storytelling framework like the Hero's Journey to structure observations. Encourage participants to create drawings or models, which can yield deeper insights. Include clients in observations by having them record their own behaviors and share them with the group.

Casos de uso

Sales teams discovering how some colleagues achieve better results without extra resources.Healthcare professionals understanding how some clinicians meet patients' spiritual needs.Hospital staff investigating reasons behind patient behavior, like leaving isolation rooms.
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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 Liberating Structures. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Simple Ethnography — Facilitation Method | Workshop Weaver