The Nominal Group Technique (NGT) is a collaborative decision-making process used to ensure equal participation from all members of a group. It is particularly effective in situations where some group members are much more vocal than others. The technique helps in gathering a wide range of ideas and achieving a consensus by prioritizing issues, making it highly beneficial for strategic planning and problem-solving.
Introduction and presentation of the problem | Silent generation of ideas by each participant | Round-robin sharing of ideas | Group discussion for clarification and evaluation | Individual voting on ideas (usually through ranking or rating)
Ensure clear instructions are given | Keep the group size manageable | Use a skilled facilitator
Encourages equal participation from all group members | Reduces the influence of dominant individuals | Generates a diverse set of ideas
Can be time-consuming | May not be suitable for complex problems | Depends on the facilitator's skills
When needing to generate a wide range of ideas | When group consensus is necessary
When quick decisions are needed | In very large groups without adequate facilitation