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Method: Yellow teaming


Assignment Overview:

A foresight technique for surfacing hidden harms and broader impacts of any proposed solution—usable across disciplines and settings.

Duration: ~45 minutes

Group Size: 3–6 participants

1. Scope & Team Formation (5 min):
  • Select a project, policy, or prototype to evaluate.
  • Assemble a small, diverse “yellow team” representing varied perspectives.

2. High-Level Probing (10 min):
Pose 2–3 broad questions such as:
  • “What upstream resources and processes feed into our solution?”
  • “Which communities or ecosystems might be affected—positively or negatively?”

Jot initial thoughts on sticky notes.

3. Domain Deep-Dive (15 min):
Divide your paper/chart into zones (e.g., Environment, Society, Economy, Culture, Futures).

In pairs, rotate through zones and answer targeted prompts:
  • Environment: “Where in the supply chain could pollution emerge?”
  • Society: “Which groups gain or lose power?”
  • Futures: “What affordances enable misuse or weaponization?”

4. Rotation & Synthesis (10 min):
Swap charts with another pair. Review their insights, add one new concern or mitigation idea.

Return charts and consolidate findings in a shared summary—cluster related risks and note possible safeguards.

5. Reflection & Next Steps (5 min):
Discuss: “Which externalities demand immediate attention?” and “What first precaution will we embed in our design?”

Capture these commitments visibly to guide future development.

Cultural & Contextual Sensitivity:
Ensure your yellow team includes voices from affected and marginalized communities. Adapt prompts to local norms and languages, respect diverse knowledge systems, and frame every insight as a co-created step toward more equitable, responsible innovation.