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Paper illustration for 1-2-4-All.
Facilitation
1-2-4-All
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper session grid with two time blocks, three rooms, colored session cards and an open topic pool.
Facilitation
Barcamp
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.When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
10-20 min45-90 minHalber Tag bis 2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
4-100+8-8015-200
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Idea List, Shared Insights, Emergent ThemesDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsSession Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings
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FacilitationInclusionIdeation
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
FacilitationLarge groupLearning
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World Café
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Facilitation
Lean Coffee