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Traffic Lights

Traffic Lights is a quick feedback method where participants use the colors of a traffic light (red, yellow, green) to indicate their understanding or agreement with a topic. This provides a visual snapshot of the group's sentiment.

5-10 min3-20 peopleEasy
When to Use

Use this as a quick and easy way to gauge understanding, agreement, or progress on a topic, especially when needing immediate feedback from a large group.

How It Works

Solves: Difficulty getting quick feedback, lack of clarity on understanding, need for a simple and visual feedback mechanism.

Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps to facilitate this method
  1. 1

    Step 1: Explain the meaning of each color: Green = good/agree, Yellow = needs clarification/unsure, Red = not good/disagree. (1 minute)

  2. 2

    Step 2: Present the topic or statement. (30 seconds)

  3. 3

    Step 3: Participants indicate their color using a virtual whiteboard, chat, or polling feature. (2 minutes)

  4. 4

    Step 4: Briefly discuss the results and address any red or yellow areas. (3-5 minutes)

Facilitator Tips
  • Clearly explain the meaning of each color.
  • Provide a visual representation of the traffic light colors.
  • Encourage participants to be honest and open in their feedback.
Variations
  • Use different colors to represent different aspects of the topic.
  • Allow participants to provide written explanations for their color choices.
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