This method uses Genis Carrera’s Values Deck to visualize the priorities of a group, project, or organization. The method is relatively simple: gathering the people involved to vote on the human values they want to produce together. Each card represents a human value, such as sustainability, creativity, wealth, etc. They are laid down on a table to realize the variety of options available. Votes can be cast using tokens like corn kernels or Lego pieces. This method has been created for the Participatory Undergrad Program Evaluation project and used in many other settings.
Carreras’ iconic graphic design makes a difference by bringing a synthetic expression of complex concepts. This speeds up understanding and decision-making. At the same type, it takes advantage of visual ambiguity to afford interpretative flexibility.
The method proceeds by asking the participants to vote by putting a number of tokens on top of the chosen cards. I usually provide 3 to 5 Lego pieces as token votes.
The results are easily visualized and handled around the table in the last pahs. The cards are typically arranged in the voting order to reveal the collective priority list.
