Each week, Instant Meeting presents an idea or activity that you might use to make staff meetings more interesting, teacher-centered, educational, or fun.
Brief Description/Purpose
An Option Comparison Grid is a graphic way to look at how well different options meet your agreed-on criteria.
Materials Needed
Flip chart paper or, even better, a larger piece of paper (4'x6') that you can tape to a flat wall. You'll need watercolor markers, since permanent markers will bleed through the paper to the wall.
Time Required
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The exercise can be done in 20-40 minutes depending of the size of the group and the complexity of the issue.
"Instant Meeting" Idea
Imagine that your hiring team is looking at three finalists for a teacher in your gifted and talented program. The candidates are great, but each brings a slightly different background and set of skills. How can you compare them effectively and make a clear choice?
First, you must take a close look at the criteria you have established for the position.
When the criteria are agreed on, use a large sheet of paper and construct a grid with the criteria listed down the left side (include a space for extra comments) and the candidates' names listed across the top.
Now you should have a pretty clear visual image of which candidate best meets your criteria.
Sample diagram:
Criteria | Candidate A |
Candidate B | Candidate C |
Must have Criteria: | |||
Masters in Education or related field |
YES | YES | YES |
Certified teacher | YES | YES | YES |
Experience in teaching gifted | YES | YES | NO |
Added Criteria: | |||
High energy | YES | NO | YES |
Adds diversity to staff | NO | YES | NO |
Science background | YES | YES | NO |
Collaborates well with other teachers | YES | NO | NO |
Additional Comments: | Received very positive comments from parents | Is fluent in Spanish | Some references mentioned a problem with collaboration |
This idea was submitted by Dee Kelsey and Pam Plumb, authors of Great Meetings, Great Results!
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