Participatory Methods

Daily achievements board

The Daily achievements board is a participatory activity that uses a visual tool to record, celebrate, and reflect on daily accomplishments within a project or activity. This approach fosters collaboration, recognition, and group motivation while providing a clear view of progress.

Preparation

  1. Define the purpose: Identify the types of achievements to be recorded (e.g., task progress, concrete results, lessons learned).
  2. Prepare the board:
    • Use a whiteboard, large sheet of paper, or a digital platform.
    • Divide the board into sections, such as:
      • Date or day.
      • Individual or group achievements.
      • Additional ideas or comments.
  3. Gather materials:
    • Markers or sticky notes for a physical board.
    • Optional: digital tools for an online version, such as Miro or Google Jamboard.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Introduce the purpose
    • Explain how the board will be used to record and visualize daily achievements.
    • Share examples of achievements to inspire participants, such as completing a task, solving a problem, or having a key idea.
  2. Collaborative board setup
    • If it’s a large group, decide whether there will be a section for each team or participant, or one shared board.
    • Ensure everyone understands how to record their achievements.
  3. Daily achievement recording
    • Set aside a specific time each day (e.g., at the end of the day) for participants to write or share their achievements.
    • Encourage the use of positive and clear language to describe each achievement.
  4. Group review
    • Bring the group together to review the achievements recorded on the board.
    • Facilitate a reflective dialogue with questions such as:
      • What achievements are we most proud of?
      • What challenges did we overcome to reach them?
      • What can we learn from these results?
  5. Celebration and recognition
    • Highlight the most significant achievements of the day.
    • Motivate the group by acknowledging their efforts and recognizing individual and collective contributions.
  6. Closing and follow-up
    • At the end of the activity or project, compile the daily achievements into a document or summary for analysis and future planning.
Recommendations
  • Daily consistency: Set aside specific time each day to update the board and reflect on achievements.
  • Positivity: Encourage optimistic language focused on progress, even when addressing challenges.
  • Active facilitation: Support the group during the recording and review process to enrich the analysis.
  • Documentation: Take photos or compile the achievements into a document at the end of the project for future reference.
Materials
  • Whiteboard, large paper, or poster board for the physical version.
  • Markers or sticky notes.
Online platforms
Purpose
The purpose of the Daily achievements board is to foster recognition, motivation, and collaboration within a team by highlighting daily progress. This activity reinforces a sense of collective achievement and helps identify patterns or areas for improvement throughout the project.
Type of activity
Participatory EvaluationParticipatory InteractionParticipatory Monitoring
Level of participation
Collaboration, Empowerment, Knowledge generation
Target audience
Educators, Facilitators, Students, Community leaders, NGOs and social collectives, Business teams, Government, Creative designers
Fields of application
Education and training, Community development, Organizational and business management, Urban and rural planning, Health and social well-being, Art, culture, and creativity, Sustainability and environment, Public policies and governance, Innovation and design, Research and evaluation, Technology and digital environments, Citizen and social participation
Estimated duration
From 10 to 30 minutes daily, depending on the group size and the number of achievements recorded.
Ideal number of participants
From 5 to 20 people, to facilitate interaction and maintain a manageable record.
Topics related to this activity
Active CollaborationCollective RecognitionCollective ReflectionContinuous EvaluationPriority IdentificationProgress MonitoringRisk ManagementTeam-Building ActivitiesVisual CommunicationVisual DocumentationVisual Tool
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