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Paper illustration for 1-2-4-All.
Facilitation
1-2-4-All
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Purposedifferent
When many people in a group too rarely get to speak, 1-2-4-All distributes thinking time more fairly. The format builds participation step by step and makes quiet or still-unformed thoughts usable faster.When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover.
Complexitydifferent
LowMedium
Timedifferent
10-20 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
4-100+8-80
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Idea List, Shared Insights, Emergent ThemesDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions
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FacilitationInclusionIdeation
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
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