Collaboration & Network Development Resources
Are you considering developing a partnership with another organization? Maybe you want to learn more about the potential benefits and risks before you move forward? Or maybe you want to learn more about how to develop an effective and sustainable partnership arrangement? Explore this page of resources to learn more about how to plan, monitor and evaluate collaborative partnerships.
Affinity Diagram
Are you trying to develop creative solutions in circumstances that feel confusing and disorganized? Maybe a new team with diverse experiences has formed or some members of the team have incomplete knowledge of the area of analysis?
The affinity process is a great way to get a diverse group to work on a creative level to address challenging issues. It is particularly useful when you are: doing a free flowing brainstorming session; sifting through large volumes of data; and/or encouraging new patterns of thinking. This resource provides a step by step guide to how facilitators can use the affinity process.
Level: Intermediate
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Publication Information: Balanced Scorecard Institute. 1996. Affinity Diagram. Handbook for Basic Process Improvement.