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IDEO - Collaborative Synthesis

This exercise, adapted from the LUMA system, helps teams analyze data and identify insights with stakeholders.

Duration
1 hour
Group Size
4-8
Category
IDEO
Difficulty
Easy
Energy
Medium

Objectives

The goals are to surface accurate themes, elevate lived expertise, validate findings with the community, and identify novel insights.

Outcomes

Participants will create a collaborative synthesis output, develop a shared understanding, and align on team insights.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Inviting stakeholders into the research synthesis process helps surface key themes and identify critical insights. Community co-designers bring valuable perspectives.

  1. Start with download sessions involving those who conducted interviews or gathered data.

  2. Synthesize the download session data (alone or with a teammate) to create a draft of themes.

  3. Gather your wider stakeholder or co-designer group to build upon this synthesis. Treat participants as advisors and experts.

  4. Consider questions like:

Do these themes resonate? What about the language used?
 Do the themes accurately reflect what you shared?

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Facilitator Tips

Treat participants as experts and advisors. Their lived experience is invaluable for interpreting research findings accurately. Don't be afraid to adjust the questions based on group feedback.

Pre-Work

For Facilitators

  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

For Participants

  • Complete pre-session survey
  • Review background materials
  • Prepare examples or case studies

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Materials Required


  • Pens

  • Paper

  • Post-it notes

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Resources & Templates

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