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Five-Fingered Consensus

The Five-Fingered Consensus is a quick and effective method to gauge the level of agreement within a group on a particular topic. It is particularly useful in large groups or breakout sessions where time is limited.

Durée
5m–15m
Taille du groupe
5+ people

Comment l'animer

  1. 1

    Explain to the group that they will be using their fingers to indicate their level of agreement, with 5 fingers meaning full agreement and a fist indicating complete disagreement.

  2. 2

    Present the topic or decision for which you want to gauge consensus.

  3. 3

    Ask participants to raise their fingers simultaneously to show their level of agreement.

  4. 4

    Observe the range of responses to determine the group's consensus level.

  5. 5

    Decide on the next steps based on the level of agreement shown.

Conseils

  • Use this method to quickly assess where the group stands without lengthy discussions.

  • If there is a wide range of responses, consider facilitating further discussion or mediation to address differing viewpoints.

Variantes

For a more nuanced approach, you can ask participants to explain their choice after the initial show of fingers, allowing for deeper insights into their perspectives.

Contextes d'utilisation

Assessing consensus in a large group meetingQuick decision-making in breakout sessionsIdentifying areas of disagreement for further discussion
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