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| Criterion |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When a complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 5-30 | 8-80 | 20-500+ |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy |
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