Table 3

Recommendations group dynamics

Group dynamics
AwarenessUnderstand panel as a groupMake this explicit (know the benefits and flaws of group decision making)
Introduce need for structureMake this explicit (structure reduces room for bias)
Discuss and agree on structureStructure of “who speaks first” (e.g. rotation or novice rule); how to make final decisions
Make all rules and procedures explicitReconsider documents, be complete to reduce need for tacit and informal knowledge/assumptions
Be aware of intransitivityKnow that such complex, comparative evaluations that require a ranking suffer from inherent intransitivity: Paper, rock and scissors (i.e. no evident winners)
AccountabilityEverybody is accountableDiscuss and agree (e.g. filling in all relevant templates/forms)
Biased languageSensitivity to language useUse less biased language and call on each other when doing so
Application of criteriaExplicitly agree (or disagree) on relevant criteriaDiscuss each criterion prior to starting the evaluation round (prevents relying on unclear or flawed understanding)
Agree on how to apply criteriaDiscuss/make this explicit (e.g. weighing and compensation of criteria)
Structure (for panel)Agree and apply evaluation structureEvaluate per criterion, not per candidate
Provide both inclusion and exclusion arguments
Discuss and agree upon evaluation structure
Implement required changes (e.g. flip evaluation matrix to “per criterion”)
Align discussion with evaluation structureApplying evaluation structure means to also let discussion evolve accordingly (e.g. discuss per criterion, not per candidate)
Apply discussion structureIntroduce and agree on discussion structure (e.g. who speaks first/rotate speaking time per panelist, etc.)
Optimally structure physical or virtual meeting environmentSeating arrangement, e.g. mix men and women, low and high status panelists around the table or in the meeting application
Invite external participant expert observerNeeds to be accepted by panelists, supporting role in meetings and coach to chair and scientific officer
Structure (for interviews)Apply strict interview guidePrescribe the exact questions, order and panelist to ask the question across all panelists
TimeSpend equal time on all criteria and applicationsPlan this ahead of time and communicate and apply
Reserve time for inclusion arguments
Reserve time for calibration

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