1 Idea Rating Sheets Instructions [facilitator name][date of meeting] [Name of Your Project / Event]

2 What are idea rating sheets? Equal opportunity meeting tool Gather everyone’s ideas Recognize collective opinions

3 1. Information 5-10 minutes Presentation on the session topic Review the background materials provided [insert image of background materials, e.g. cover page]

4 2. Small Group Discussions minutes Quick round of introductions Share ideas and opinions: 1.[question number one]? 2.[question number two? Comment: Less questions the better.

5 3. Write Statements Write one idea per sheet Write your idea here. Use large and clear printing.

6 3. Write Statements Use the correct idea rating sheet colour: 1.[question number one]? (green) 2.[question number two? (pink) 3.Other topics – optional (white) Write ideas as a group or by yourself Comment: Instead of colour, you can ask participants to write the question number at the top left.

7 Staff will take idea sheets Sheets will be organized by staff on tables

8 4. Record Feedback minutes Fill dots to give your opinion on the ideas

Fill in one dot per a sheet to record your opinion …then sign on the right [Example idea text goes here, on topic but not serious]

Optionally write a brief comment below [Example idea text goes here, on topic but not serious]

Do not change what is written in the idea box [Example idea text goes here, on topic but not serious]

12 Use the correct pen colour Blue – [stakeholder type 1] Black - [stakehoder type 2] Red - [stakeholder type 3] Green - [stakeholde type 4] Light Blue - [stakeholder type 5] Purple - [stakehoder type 6] Comment: Different pen colours is optional – good for recognizing patterns among key stakeholder types

13 You may dot as many or as few sheets as you please

14 5. Report Back Staff will read out a sample of the ideas Results to be posted in full on web page: web page].com

15 Let’s get started… 1.[question number one]? 2.[question number two? Write one answer per sheet.