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Value-focused thinking (VFT) improved conservation strategies and participant satisfaction in planning teams. This framework is scalable and effective, even with newly trained facilitators, enhancing biodiversity and well-being initiatives.

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  • Conservation Biology
  • Decision Science
  • Environmental Management

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  • Effective biodiversity and human well-being strategies depend on robust ideation frameworks.
  • Value-focused thinking (VFT) offers a structured approach to developing objectives and responsive strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of VFT in group settings for conservation planning.
  • To assess the quality of conservation strategies and participant satisfaction using VFT.
  • To determine the scalability of VFT materials and facilitation with varying facilitator experience.

Main Methods:

  • A proof-of-concept study involving 6 conservation planning teams.
  • Development and application of VFT materials: agendas, facilitation templates, guides, and questionnaires.
  • Comparison of VFT outcomes facilitated by experienced versus inexperienced facilitators.

Main Results:

  • Conservation strategies received positive ratings for being compelling, feasible, creative, and representative.
  • Participants reported overall satisfaction, with higher ratings for objectives than strategies.
  • Participants with prior experience were equally or more satisfied with VFT strategies compared to previous ones (p=0.001).
  • Facilitator experience did not significantly impact changes in participant satisfaction (p>0.10).

Conclusions:

  • VFT provides a valuable framework for structuring the development and evaluation of conservation planning.
  • The VFT approach strengthens shared understanding of values and interests within planning teams.
  • VFT is a scalable and effective tool for enhancing conservation strategy quality and stakeholder engagement.