Sticky Dots

For this, it is best to first access a suitable version of the Green Gap Framework e.g. large printout, online.

Set an appropriate framing question in relation to the key focus – this may be a place, a policy, a project e.g. “Which factors are important to you in relation to xx?”, “What helps and what hinders use/access/engagement in relation to xx park/xx project/xx policy?”

Provide a limited number of ‘votes’ per person to show which factors are (and aren’t) important to them. Each person applies these ‘votes’ to specific factors as they see fit.

• Simple version: 1 colour e.g. 4 ‘votes’
• +/- perspectives version: 2 colours to show what is/isn’t important or what helps/hinders e.g. 4 green, 4 red.
• Different groups version: represent separate groups with different colours e.g. local residents/community members, local authority staff, researchers.

Votes can be marked onto the Framework via pen, sticky dots, post-its or an online version.

Share and discuss what arises…There might be consensus points, differences, clusters, gaps, dominant domains/circles or some that are neglected.

Tailor prompts and questions relevant to audience and focus/theme.