Diamond of Participation
= facilitation methodology explained by Sam Kaner in his book.
Sam Kaner himself gives it the full title as the "Diamond of Participatory Decision-Making" (p.20) He credits the help of Lenny Lind, Catherine Toldi, Sarah Fisk and Duane Berger.
Description
"The diamond is a map that points to three phases that groups pass through as they move from questions to insights. Groups begin with divergent thinking, sit for a while in the chaos and uncertainty of “The Groan Zone” and later move into convergent thinking."
( http://www.chriscorrigan.com/parkinglot/divergent-and-convergent-thinking/ )
Graphic
From "Facilitator's Guide" 3rd edition page 364.
More Information
- Book. Facilitator's Guide to Participatory Decision-Making. Third Edition. Sam Kaner et al. Jossey-Bass, 2014.
- Convergent vs Divergent Reasoning