
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.
Comment l'animer
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Prepare a 2x2 matrix on a flip-chart, labeling the X-axis as 'Originality' and the Y-axis as 'Ease of Implementation'.
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Label the quadrants: 'Now' (easy to implement, less original), 'How' (hard to implement, original), and 'Wow' (easy to implement, original).
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List all generated ideas on large charts around the room.
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Distribute three voting dots of each color (blue, yellow, green) to each participant.
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Have participants vote on their top three ideas in each category by placing dots next to the ideas.
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Count the dots in each category to classify the ideas: the majority color determines the category.
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Resolve ties by prioritizing 'Wow' over 'Now' and 'How'.
Conseils
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.
Variantes
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.
Contextes d'utilisation
Questions fréquemment posées
Quand utiliser How-Now-Wow Matrix ?â–ľ
Utilisez How-Now-Wow Matrix lorsque vous souhaitez: Prioritizing ideas after a brainstorming session; Evaluating project proposals in a team meeting; Selecting innovative solutions within budget constraints.
Combien de temps dure How-Now-Wow Matrix ?â–ľ
How-Now-Wow Matrix dure généralement 10–40 minutes.
Pour combien de participants How-Now-Wow Matrix convient-il ?â–ľ
How-Now-Wow Matrix fonctionne mieux pour des groupes de 1–30 participants.
De quels matériaux ai-je besoin pour How-Now-Wow Matrix ?▾
Pour animer How-Now-Wow Matrix, vous aurez besoin de : Flip-chart paper, Markers, Voting dots in three colors (blue, yellow, green).
Quel est le niveau de difficulté de How-Now-Wow Matrix ?▾
How-Now-Wow Matrix est classé intermédiaire — une certaine expérience en facilitation est utile.
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