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Discussion and decisions can also be visualized in a simplified way,
keeping everyone focussed on one issue at a time. Joint decisions usually
have more chance of being realized than orders from the top, as long
as responsibilities are clear. (See "Winning Group Results" in
bibliography, for full details and case studies.) VIPP is, therefore, not
only a method to save time but also a democratizing force in
institutional work if it is applied in a democratic way, but not in a
manipulative and imposing way.
Information markets
Modified VIPP methods can be used in conferences or "information markets"
which involve large numbers of people. People who gathering for
conferences usually meet each other occasionally. The purpose of using
VIPP is to facilitate a better dialogue and understanding of the conference
contents and to reduce the one-way communication of invited speakers.
However, the greater the size of the group, the lesser the effectiveness of
VIPP.
The use of VIPP in an ''information market'', where hundreds of people
gain and exchange information, launch a campaign or new development
initiative, is a challenge for facilitators. It requires an ambience of
dialogue and space for small groups. VIPP is used here to allow immediate
feedback between the organizers and the workers who are to
Large numbers of people can partake in VIPP events but detailed planning and
a proportional number of trained facilitators are required.
THE USES OF VIPP