Line-Up

ACTIVITY TYPE

DESCRIPTION

Line-up or sociographic location serves to spatially visualize group constellations on a specific issue. The method is often used at the beginning of a workshop or seminar to loosen up and to introduce the topic with appropriate questions.

WATER/ AGRICULTURE EXAMPLE

Could be used to get information on the awareness level of the participants in water issues, local problems, conflicts. It gives the opportunity to involve stakeholders in the search for common solutions, e.g. when planning work stages on a drainage network.

The Line-up method can also be helpful in rebuilding relations and cooperation, e.g. with neighbors. 

HOW TO USE IT ONLINE  

Use the Jamboard, Whiteboard or similar e-tool.

RESOURCES NEEDED

SUITABLE FOR 

HOW TO DO IT  

Typical tasks for the participants are for example

“How satisfied are you with the current situation in …? Enthusiastic’ is in the corner and ‘very dissatisfied’ in this corner. Neutral’ would then be here. Please line up according to your satisfaction.

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