Affinity Mapping Your Way to Better Team and Stakeholder Alignment
summary
Affinity mapping turns piles of notes into clear patterns and practical decisions by clustering one idea per sticky, then grouping and labeling those clusters to surface priorities and get buy‑in. Use physical Post‑its and Sharpies or digital boards like Miro or Mural, run 4–8 people (sweet spot 5–7), timebox idea rounds to 2–5 minutes, allow 3–5 dot voting votes per person, and spend 5–10 minutes grouping; outcomes include team agreements, prioritized features (dashboard, reporting, personalization) and stakeholder commitment.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Introduction and speaker intro
- 2:34What is affinity mapping
- 9:36When to use affinity mapping
- 12:05Preparing for an affinity mapping session
- 15:16Assembling the team and tools
- 17:44Moderation and facilitation tips
- 19:48Generating and grouping ideas
- 23:59Labeling and narrowing down
- 25:05Voting and decision making
- 29:43Key takeaways and Q&A
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