How to prepare Participants of an SDD
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The SDD methodology is still new in the arena. Thus, more often than not, prospective participants have never heard of or have no prior experience with SDD. People who have taken part in at least one SDD previously do not require any introductions. However, even those would benefit from some readiness training.
According to Warfield (1976)[1] "the goal of the exercise should be to develop a good understanding of how the process evolves, with emphasis on the role of the participants."
Key Elements of an SDD Readiness Training
- Explain the role and importance of using a Triggering Question. Include a reference to who, how, and when the TQ has been drafted. Mention that all participants need to identify with the TQ, and that once the Dialogue begins, it cannot be changed.
- Describe the stages of the process, preferably using a graphic.
- Place emphasis on some key characteristics of SDD that differentiate it from other methodologies:
- The absolute separation between Process and Content
- The role of the Participant
- The need for uninterrupted presence and active participation
References
- ↑ Warfield, J.N. (1976). Extending Interpretive Structural Modeling. Proceedings 1976, 7th Annual Pittsburg Conference on Modeling and Simulation, Inst. Soc. Am., pp. 1163-1167.