GROUP related ideas

Grouping lets participants put similar ideas into a group and rename it if needed. Doing this enables contributors to vote, rate, take action, or comment on groups of ideas.

GroupMap keeps an audit trail of group ideas (just in case).

To add a GROUP process step

1. Open the map customization page (see Customize your map).

2. Under Process, click Add step.

3. Select Group.

To customize an existing GROUP process step

1. Under Process, click Group to open customization settings.

2. In the customization window, you can decide whether or not participants have the ability to group ideas.

3. When ready, click OK.

To GROUP ideas

1. Open the map. Navigate to the Group process step.

2. Select ideas to group together by clicking the checkmark icon. It turns orange when you select the ideas.

3. When ready, click the Group icon. It will also indicate the number of ideas selected.

4. You can now give the group a new title.

5. Your new group will appear in the relevant column.

To view a GROUP report

1. Go to the map.

   
   

2. Open the side panel by clicking the hamburger icon (top left).

   
   

3. Select Reports.

   
   

4. Navigate to the Group tab. A summary can be found showing what was grouped and by whom.

   
   

5. To export, save or print a Group report, see Export map data to Excel.