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Facilitated Group
ORID
A facilitator leads a group through a four-stage conversation: sharing objective facts, reflecting on emotional responses, interpreting issues or challenges, and making decisions. The method is used to clarify differences or reach agreement among participants.
When This Method Fits
Typical duration
Hours
Typical cost
Minimal – Low
Fidelity level
Talk Only
Stage
Implementation
Hypothesis type
Exploratory
Goal type
Find product-market fit, Deepen product-market fit, Maximize societal impact, Drive corporate innovation / R&D, Improve operational efficiency
Randomization
N/A
Study design
Cross-sectional multi-group study
Minimum units needed
3
1Best Fit When
Best when a group needs a structured way to process a shared experience and reach a decision together, without skipping straight to conclusions.