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A paper-based illustration representing Context Canvas with its core stages and visible working result.
Product Discovery
Context Canvas
Paper illustration for Open Space Technology.
Facilitation
Open Space Technology
Paper illustration for Troika Consulting.
Facilitation
Troika Consulting
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Purposedifferent
When an environment of users, systems, and constraints is hard to grasp, it puts the context compactly on the table. It creates a clear reading of influence, boundary, and dependency.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.When someone needs to sort out a concrete work problem, Troika Consulting offers fast peer consulting with a tight focus. The method brings perspectives together without taking responsibility out of the person's hands.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
LowHighLowMedium
Timedifferent
45-90 min0.5-2 Tage30-45 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-1020-500+3-308-80
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Context canvas, Open questions, Shared context notesSession Marketplace, Proceedings, Action TopicsAdvice Notes, Next Actions, Peer InsightsDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions
Tagsno overlap
ContextFramingRequirementsCanvas
FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy
FacilitationCoachingLearning
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
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