� ORID - The ORID (Objective, Reflective, Interpretive, Decisional) method is a form of structured conversation led by a facilitator.

� Developed by the Institute for Cultural Affairs, it is used as a means to analyze facts and feelings, to discover implications, and to make decisions intelligently.

� When led effectively by an experienced facilitator, participants are often unaware that they are taking part in a structured conversation.

� They will experience an informal discussion that eventually will lead to common ground.

Focused Discussion Method Flow

Focused Discussion Method Flow

Objective

Reflective

Interpretive

Decisional

Getting the facts

Emotions Feelings

Associations Values, Meaning Purpose

Future Resolves source: The Institute of Cultural Affairs, 1994

Topic – a clear statement of the topic of conversation Rational Aim - the concrete goals to be achieved Experiential Aim : what you want participants to feel as a result of the discussion Opening – a clear and concise description of the issue and the hoped for outcome Closing – the remarks you want to be sure to address as a way to close the discussion Objective – the facts about the issue Reflective – the feelings and experience of people in the conversation Interpretive – the implications based on the facts and feelings Decisional – the consensus of decisions of the group based on the implications