Gradients of Agreement

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When team members are asked if they support a decision, it’s unclear what their “yes” or “no” means. Does a “yes” mean enthusiastic support or just a desire for the meeting to end? Does a “no” mean they can’t live with the decision or that minor adjustments would make them more supportive?

A decision continuum, such as the Gradients of Agreement, enables individuals to express their responses to a proposal before and after discussions. It also enables the leader to assess if there is sufficient support, rather than unanimous support, to proceed.

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How To Play

  • Step 1: View Your Selected Cards
    The 15 cards you chose in the first quarter are displayed on the screen.
    Step 2: Refine Your Selection
    Click on the 5 values that you feel are most essential out of your 15 selected cards.
    You must reduce your selection to exactly 5 cards to proceed.
  • Step 3: Reselect (Optional)
    You can change your selection at any time by unclick and clicking on different cards before proceeding.
  • Step 4: Proceed to the Next Stage
    Once you have selected 5 cards, click the “Next” button to continue to the next quarter.

How To Play

  • Step 1: View the Card
    All 40 cards are displayed on the screen, each with a title and description.
  • Step 2: Make Your Selection
    Click on the cards that represent values important to you.
    You need to select exactly 15 cards to continue.
  • Step 3: Reselect (Optional)
    You can change your selection at any time by unclick and clicking on different cards before proceeding.
  • Step 4: Proceed to the Next Stage
    Once you have selected 15 cards, click the “Next” button to proceed to the next quarter.