Remote Focused

Post-Up

Participants write ideas on virtual sticky notes and post them to a shared online board. This method quickly gathers input from the whole group. It's simple and adaptable to many situations.

Duration
15 mins
Group Size
4-20
Category
Remote Focused
Difficulty
Easy
Gather many ideas and feedback from everyone. Create a shared visual space for collective input. Provide a foundation for discussion and prioritization.
Organized ideas on a board. Shared and clustered input. Visual idea organization.
Encourage participation by setting a minimum number of contributions per person. Decide if notes should be anonymous for candid feedback. This exercise works well before affinity mapping. I've found that some participants feel hesitant to share initially, so starting with a low-stakes question can help.

  1. Define the topic or question. 2. Set a timer (e.g., 10 minutes). 3. Participants individually write ideas on virtual sticky notes. 4. Post notes to a shared online whiteboard as they write. 5. After time's up, review the notes, cluster similar items, and discuss themes.

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For Facilitators

  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

For Participants

  • Complete pre-session survey
  • Review background materials
  • Prepare examples or case studies

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  • Online whiteboarding tool (e.g., Miro, Mural)

  • Virtual sticky notes

  • Timer

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