What is FAST?

Developed at Stanford and the University of Zurich, the FAST is a figural visualization method to represent key structural dimensions of social systems, namely cohesion and hierarchy.

👉 FAST reveals relationship patterns in families and other systems (e.g., professional teams).

👉 FAST can be used in individual as well as group settings with both children and adults.

👉 FAST is language independent and culture sensitive.

👉 FAST is easy in its application and reliable in its assessment.

👉 FAST scoring and interpretation includes quantitative and qualitative information from different system levels and perspectives.

👉 FAST enriches personal views and promotes communication between members of the focused system.