Love it, loathe it
What is it for?
Exploring different positions people take on an issue to explore differences
Time & People
5 – 30 minutes
Any number of people
For very large groups it may be useful to ask some to simply watch
Any number of people
For very large groups it may be useful to ask some to simply watch
Materials
Scale written on paper or card to place on floor
Source
Nicole Hunter, adapted from Sam Kaner’s “Gradients of Agreement”
And also...
If someone cannot make a decision about where to stand, use that as a way for those who have made a clear choice to advocate for their position on the line.
Description
Introduce the decision that has to be made
Introduce the scale – set it up as a line across the room
- Love It
- Like It
- Live With It
- Lament It
- Loathe It
Ask people to stand up
Re-state the decision to be made and invite people tostand on the scale according to their choice
Lead a discussion amongst participants while still standing on the scale about what their choices mean