Seeds
The Seeds method helps individuals identify and articulate key insights that emerge from periods of reflection, such as journaling or presencing exercises. It bridges the gap between abstract insights and concrete ideas for prototyping and action.
Use this method after a period of deep reflection or a presencing exercise to help participants translate their insights into actionable ideas. It's particularly useful when transitioning from understanding a problem to generating potential solutions.
Solves: Difficulty translating insights into actionable steps; feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of a problem.
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Step 1: (5 min) Individually reflect on recent experiences, journaling prompts, or presencing exercises. Focus on what resonated most strongly.
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Step 2: (10 min) Write down individual 'Seeds' - short phrases or keywords that capture key insights or potential actions. Aim for 3-5 seeds per person.
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Step 3: (10 min) Share seeds in small groups or with the larger group. Discuss the connections between different seeds and identify potential areas for prototyping.
- Encourage participants to trust their intuition and not overthink their 'Seeds'.
- Emphasize that clarity may emerge over time, and it's okay to feel uncertain initially.
- Use different reflection prompts to guide the process.
- Combine 'Seeds' with other ideation techniques, such as brainstorming or mind mapping.