Discussion 66

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Discussion 66 (also called Buzz-Session or Philipps 66) is a variant of brainstorming in which a large number of participants are involved. The number 66 results from the group size (6 people) and the period for the brainstorming (6 minutes).

Basic idea of ​​the method

In Discussion 66 a brainstorming session is carried out with a large number of participants, so that a division into small groups is necessary. The participants are therefore divided into groups of six. Each of these small groups conducts a short, six-minute brainstorming session . The participants from the small group select their best ideas and present them in the plenary.

The indication of the group size and the time are only guidelines. For example, a "Discussion 89", ie groups with 8 participants who carry out a nine-minute brainstorming session, is based on the same principle on which the Discussion 66 method is based and is just as conceivable.

Conditions of use

A moderator or discussion leader is required to organize the process. The ideas developed in the small groups are presented in the plenary - this requires coordinating and moderating activities of a discussion leader.

The premises should allow the group to be divided into sub-groups. The division into subgroups should be based on sensible criteria so that unnecessary tension is avoided. Before forming a group based on sympathy, it is preferable to divide up according to the principle of chance.

Advantages and disadvantages of the method

The timed sequence of this technique can lead to a strong activation of the participants, as it can be an incentive to produce as many ideas as possible in the set time. The competitive situation between the subgroups can also be an incentive to collect the most or the best ideas.

This technique is recommended when there are 20 or more participants. The advantage lies in the wide range of ideas that can be worked out in a short time.

A disadvantage of this method is that the problem cannot be dealt with in depth. This disadvantage is reduced if several rounds of discussion 66 are conducted. The time pressure, which is perceived as activating, can also prove to be disadvantageous - this depends heavily on the participants.

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