Affinity Charting
Affinity diagrams or charts are a simple way for a group to
cluster qualitative data and come up with a consensus view on
a subject. Alternatively they can be used simply as an aid to
stimulate debate.
Method
Each member of the group is issued with a stack of post-it
notes and a pen. A subject area or a "goal statement"
is defined and everyone asked to write down any ideas they have
on the subject, one idea to each post-it. A limited time is given
(e.g. 5 minutes). The post-its are then stuck onto a whiteboard
or sheet of paper and an attempt is made by the group to invent
headings under which to cluster the ideas.
The post-its are moved to the appropriate group headings.
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