The first step in the nominal group technique requires:

Question $8$ options:

Members of the group have a set period of time to write down their own ideas on a piece of paper.

Members of the group rank$-$order ideas on a card that they submit to a facilitator.

Members of the group have a discussion intended to clarify and build on the ideas.

That a team be brought together and the purpose of the meeting outlined.

Members of a group record their ideas in an online social media platform, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, or Vine.