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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-3 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 5-30 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |
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