Nominal Group Technique
A structured brainstorming technique that solicits anonymous written contributions from all participants before any discussion. By collecting and randomly redistributing cards, it ensures every voice is heard equally — without the social dynamics that silence quieter participants.
Comment l'animer
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Hand one index card to each participant.
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Pose a strategic question, issue, or prompt. Ask participants to write their idea, concern, or response on the card — anonymously and in silence.
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Collect all cards.
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Shuffle and redistribute the cards randomly — each person now holds someone else's card.
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Invite participants to read the card they received aloud to the group.
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Facilitate discussion around the ideas that emerged.
Conseils
Anonymity is the key mechanic — it removes the fear of judgment and levels the playing field.
Works especially well when hierarchy is present in the room.
For a digital equivalent, use an anonymous form (Google Forms, Mentimeter) and display submissions live.
Variantes
Collect and post all cards on a wall before redistribution — this allows for Affinity Clustering as a follow-up step.
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