TEAMWORK PROCESS
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Delphi Technique
What: | Using group input to refine forecasts and estimates. | |
When: | Project planning and execution. | |
Results: | Credible responses to questions requiring quantitative answers, even when supporting data is sparse. |
Define the Question
Delphi technique draws on “group intelligence” and relies on the fact that although no one person may be able to provide reliable estimates or answers confidently, the middle range of the inputs drawn from a population of stakeholders will often realistically forecast numeric results. Delphi taps into undocumented history, and, because it is a collaborative process, it can also enhance motivation, ownership, buy-in, and teamwork.
To begin the process, clearly state ...
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