Focus Group Tool Identify strategic priorities When to use Focus Group 1, Session 2 Purpose To identify, discuss, and prioritise key strategic priorities for the NHRI’s gender strategy. Time 60 mins Resources Large sheets of paper or whiteboard, Sticky notes (three colours), marker pens, voting dots or stickers, pre-prepared question. Outcomes of the Gender Audit and other relevant data. Timing Activity 10 minutes Setting the scene Explain the purpose of the exercise - to identify the NHRI’s strategic gender priorities. Overview the definition of a Strategic Priority: •A  high-level, long-term focus area that sets out where the NHRI will concentrate its efforts to achieve its vision and purpose for gender equality. Facilitator/s: •S  ummarise the outcomes of the Gender Audit •S  hare examples of strategic gender priorities as a guide. Question: What must our NHRI focus on over the next 3–5 years to advance gender equality? 10 minutes Brainstorming Give each participant three sticky notes (one colour). Ask them to write one potential priority per sticky note. Encourage concise, action-oriented statements (e.g. Integrate gender equality into all organisational policies). 15 minutes Clustering In groups of 3–4, participants •S  hare their sticky notes. •D  iscuss overlapping ideas. •C  luster similar priorities together. •A  gree on their top three priorities to share back with the larger group. Gender Strategy Toolkit 2026 67