WhoDo
WhoDo 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
- Who do you want to do what? Almost any endeavor of substantial impact requires seeking help from others. Developing a WHO + DO list is a simple way to scope out the undertaking.
- Start with the vision. Write out or visualize the big goal.
- Draw a two-column matrix and write “WHO” on the left and “DO” on the right.
- Ask: Who is involved in making this happen? Who is the decision maker? Who has needed resources? Who may be an obstacle? Whose support is needed These individuals or groups are your list of WHOs.
- . Start with the vision. Write out or visualize the big goal.
- . Draw a two-column matrix and write “WHO” on the left and “DO” on the right.
- . Ask: Who is involved in making this happen? Who is the decision maker? Who has needed resources? Who may be an obstacle? Whose support is needed These individuals or groups are your list of WHOs.
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Prompts to use +
Who do you want to do what? Almost any endeavor of substantial impact requires seeking help from others. Developing a WHO + DO list is a simple way to scope out the undertaking.
Start with the vision. Write out or visualize the big goal.
Draw a two-column matrix and write “WHO” on the left and “DO” on the right.
Ask: Who is involved in making this happen? Who is the decision maker? Who has needed resources? Who may be an obstacle? Whose support is needed These individuals or groups are your list of WHOs.
. Start with the vision. Write out or visualize the big goal.
. Draw a two-column matrix and write “WHO” on the left and “DO” on the right.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: WhoDo. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Who do you want to do what? Almost any endeavor of substantial impact requires seeking help from others. Developing a WHO + DO list is a simple way to scope out the undertaking.; Start with the vision. Write out or visualize the big goal.; Draw a two-column matrix and write “WHO” on the left and “DO” on the right.; Ask: Who is involved in making this happen? Who is the decision maker? Who has needed resources? Who may be an obstacle? Whose support is needed These individuals or groups are your list of WHOs.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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