Lightning Decision Jam (LDJ)
A fast-paced, highly structured workshop format that replaces open discussion with a series of individual exercises and democratic voting. It moves a team from identifying problems to selecting and prioritizing solutions in record time.
To make rapid decisions and solve problems without the circular, time-wasting nature of traditional meetings.
Solves: Unstructured meetings, dominant voices, and 'analysis paralysis' that prevent clear outcomes.
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Step 1: Capture Problems (7 mins) - Everyone writes challenges silently.
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Step 2: Vote on Problems (4 mins) - Use dots to find the most pressing issue.
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Step 3: Reframe as 'How Might We' (5 mins) - Turn the top problem into a challenge.
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Step 4: Ideate Solutions (7 mins) - Silent individual brainstorming.
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Step 5: Vote on Solutions (4 mins) - Select the most promising ideas.
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Step 6: Prioritize on Impact/Effort Scale (10 mins) - Plot the winners to see what to do first.
- Strictly enforce the 'no talking' rule during silent phases.
- Keep the energy high by using a countdown timer visible to everyone.
- Can be condensed into a 30-minute 'Mini-LDJ' for smaller issues.