Language: Use metaphors and simple language to introduce constraints, gradually introducing more technical terms as participants become familiar with the concepts
Example: Start with "boundaries" and "connectors" before introducing "containing constraints" and "connecting constraints"
Creating Anomalies: Design activities that create anomalies or surprises to engage participants' cognitive processes and encourage active thinking
Groupthink: Maximize groupthink in initial stages to create greater contrast and highlight differences when groups compare their results
Example: Form groups with like-minded individuals to encourage initial agreement, leading to more significant divergences later
Facilitator Discomfort: If the facilitator is too comfortable, it might indicate oversimplification of complex concepts
Blurring Boundaries: Involve participants as co-facilitators to empower them and gain diverse perspectives
Example: Select influential or disruptive individuals to act as co-facilitators, providing training and guidance beforehand