Metaplan(R): Achieving Two‐way Communications

Abstract

Describes Metaplan, a management and facilitation technique that originated in Germany, has now spread across Northern Europe, but is still largely unknown in the UK. The participative strategies of Metaplan make it an effective problem‐solving management tool. Highlights how Metaplan can save time, stimulate creativity, and enable groups to reach decisions fast and methodically. Also argues that participative management styles and approaches need appropriate tools and techniques, and underlines the advantages Metaplan has over the traditional flip‐chart and OHP. Forecasts that in the UK, as in Germany, Metaplan will become standard training centre equipment, as well as a support for managers wanting to increase the effectiveness of their department meetings.