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(A . <br />p'o .1� <br />J` tj'� S 1 <br />Step C. (10 -15 minutes) <br />1. Go through each item on the list to discuss it for clarification and understanding. <br />2. The facilitator should pace the group so that all the items get attention, although <br />each item may not necessarily be discussed. <br />3. In the clarification discussion let people know they do not have to agree with each <br />other but they should be able to understand what is intended by the idea. <br />4. The person who suggested an idea should not be put on the spot to defend the <br />idea but rather to simply explain it further if someone doesn't understand how it applies. <br />5. Do not combine two items unless both members who suggested the two items <br />agree. This helps preserve the value of each person's suggestion. <br />Step D: (10 -15 minutes) T - t'� — U-F <br />1. Remind each person they have five rank ordered votes in the form of colored <br />dots. ________ is worth five points and should be used for a vote on the most <br />important issues. _______ is worth four points. __________ is worth three points. <br />_________ is worth two points, and ______ is worth one point. <br />2. Ask each person to vote on the top five issues by placing their dots beside the <br />ones they think are most important, in order of importance. <br />3. The two facilitators will quickly tally the votes and on a new sheet of newsprint <br />will list the issues in order of importance according to the group vote. <br />4. If time allows, discuss the results of the voting with the group. Are there any <br />particular points that should be made in reporting the results to the whole group when we <br />reconvene? <br />* Source: Delbecq, Andre L., Van de Ven, Andrew H., & Gustafson, David H. (1975). <br />Group Techniques for Program Planning. Glenview, II.:Scott, Foresman, and Company. <br />