Focus groups Let small groups negotiate priorities. Report each group's answers. If results differ, you may need to analyze the reasons for rankings before hammering out an agreement. This is especially effective if you can get various groups, including opposition groups represented in the same room. Focusing on the largest part of the problem that can be addressed with the smallest amount of effort will help ensure that objectives are effective.
Pie charts show relationships between parts of a whole.
See also percentage pie charts . Bar charts show relationships of wholes to wholes. Frequency charts . Marking down how often an event, problem, action, or comment occurs can help determine its importance and relative significance. A frequency chart records sample observations to help you detect patterns.