Problem structuring methods for large group interventions

摘要: Problem structuring methods (PSMs) aim to build shared understanding in a group of decision makers. This is used as basis for them negotiate an agreed action plan that they are prepared help implement. Engaging social process negotiation with large number people difficult, and so PSMs have typically focused on small groups less than 20. paper explores the legitimacy deploying (50–1000), where commitment its implementation. We review difficulties facilitating PSMs, drawing heavily our experience working over 25 groups. offer range lessons learned suggest concrete approaches achieve objectives PSMs. contributes evaluation development