Phillips 6/6
Phillips 6/6 is an ideation warm-up exercise for divergent ideation: it helps participants open up more possible ideas before choosing a direction.
How to run it
- Explain the objective of the activity and how it will be carried out.
- Present the topic or problem to be discussed, ensuring everyone understands it.
- Assign a facilitator or responsible person in each group to moderate the discussion.
- Each group discusses the assigned topic for six minutes.
- Ask them to record key ideas, solutions, or reflections on flip charts, sticky notes, or digital tools.
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Prompts to use +
Explain the objective of the activity and how it will be carried out.
Present the topic or problem to be discussed, ensuring everyone understands it.
Assign a facilitator or responsible person in each group to moderate the discussion.
Each group discusses the assigned topic for six minutes.
Ask them to record key ideas, solutions, or reflections on flip charts, sticky notes, or digital tools.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Phillips 6/6. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Explain the objective of the activity and how it will be carried out.; Present the topic or problem to be discussed, ensuring everyone understands it.; Assign a facilitator or responsible person in each group to moderate the discussion.; Each group discusses the assigned topic for six minutes.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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