1. Oklahoma State University NGTDr. Camille DeYongSlide 1 Nominal Group Technique (NGT) Developed by Delbecq and Van de Ven in the early 1970s Useful to define the dimensions of a decision Based on research that indicates that small groups that do not interact are the most creative idea generators, while groups that do interact perform the best evaluation. Incorporates evaluation as well as idea generation.

2. Oklahoma State University NGTDr. Camille DeYongSlide 2 Output Rich list of ideas. Preliminary rating of those the group feels are most important.

3. Oklahoma State University NGTDr. Camille DeYongSlide 3 Steps in NGT Silent Generation Round Robin Discuss/Clarify Vote/Rank Discussion

4. Oklahoma State University NGTDr. Camille DeYongSlide 4 Silent Generation Task statement 5-10 minutes (or until people run out of ideas….) Imperative to obtain individual responses.

5. Oklahoma State University NGTDr. Camille DeYongSlide 5 Round Robin List responses on flip charts or board. Each respondent offers one idea from their list and the facilitator moves on. The ideas should be numbered as they are listed.

6. Oklahoma State University NGTDr. Camille DeYongSlide 6 Discuss/Clarify Go through the list one by one. Make sure all participants understand each idea.

7. Oklahoma State University NGTDr. Camille DeYongSlide 7 Vote/Rank Depending on how many ideas are on the list, give each participant a set number of index cards. –Rule of thumb is 15-25% (If you have 28 ideas, give them 7 cards) Instructions –From the list of ideas, pick your top x and write one idea on each card. Put the idea number in the top left corner.

8. Oklahoma State University NGTDr. Camille DeYongSlide 8 Rank Spread your cards out in front of you. From this list, which is your top choice? –Give this a 7 – write a 7 in the top right hand corner of your card. Turn this card over. From the cards that are remaining, which is your least favorite. –Give this a 1 – write a 1 in the top right hand corner of your card. Turn this card over.

9. Oklahoma State University NGTDr. Camille DeYongSlide 9 Rank (cont’d) Continue with this process – until there are no more cards left. Everyone should have 7 cards with ideas, idea numbers, and ranking numbers.

10. Oklahoma State University NGTDr. Camille DeYongSlide 10 Record votes This is a good time for a break! Collect cards; List votes by each idea. Tally –Record using a/b where a = Number of people who voted for an idea; b = Sum of votes.

11. Oklahoma State University NGTDr. Camille DeYongSlide 11 Interpretation You can order the ideas according to the numerator or the denominator. Usually 1-2 ideas dominate. Provides powerful information about the subject of interest. –Consensus? –Divergence? –Strong opinions?