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Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper illustration for Peer Instruction.
Knowledge Modeling
Peer Instruction
Purposedifferent
When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable.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.Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-2 h45-90 min10-20 min je Frage
Participantsdifferent
4-128-806-50
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision QuestionsDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsConcept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes
Tags1 shared
AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
LearningDialogueFacilitation
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Paper illustration of Power-Interest Grid with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Facilitation
Power Interest Grid
Stakeholder Mapping
Facilitation
Stakeholder Mapping
Paper illustration of Stakeholder Salience Model with its method-specific working model.
Facilitation
Stakeholder Salience Model