The Lotus model - Project of How
My advice is to use this method after you have created a creative brief from your debrief, in order to know what your focus are.
How to run it
- Start with an area of focus, e.g. Digital Media in the middle.
- Fill the center with your focus of choice.
- Create ideas around each individual subject. For instance - Social media.
- Choose the best areas of focus and create 8 new focus fields around this subject. The focus can become new ideas.
- Repeat the step until all areas are covered.
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Start with an area of focus, e.g. Digital Media in the middle.
Create ideas around each individual subject. For instance - Social media.
Choose the best areas of focus and create 8 new focus fields around this subject. The focus can become new ideas.
Repeat the step until all areas are covered.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: The Lotus model - Project of How. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Start with an area of focus, e.g. Digital Media in the middle.; Create ideas around each individual subject. For instance - Social media.; Choose the best areas of focus and create 8 new focus fields around this subject. The focus can become new ideas.; Repeat the step until all areas are covered.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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