Diamond -9 and Force Field Analysis Activities

What Makes an Effective Intervention? Consider the statements on the nine cards provided. Discuss in groups of 2 or 3 and rank them according to which one you deem to be most important at the top to least important at the bottom. DIAMOND NINE CARDS***

Structured Interventions – to have or not to have? Force Field Analysis is a way of analysing situations and addressing the different forces that may impact on it. It helps to explore the relative strengths of the impulses that might make ‘them’ want to act (driving forces) and those that prevent or inhibit action (restraining forces). Used for analysis and reflection. Especially useful technique when trying to weigh up competing courses of action. Helps to see relative pros and cons in any complex situation and to plan to strengthen the forces supporting a decision and reduce impact of opposition to it. Encourages agreement and reflection in group through discussion of the underlying causes of the problem. Draw line down centre of page Left is driving forces; name then score 1-10 according to strength of force Repeat on right for what’s holding back and score Weigh up scores on both sides (should have more reasons on left) Analyse factors that need to be overcome