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Paper illustration of the Lightning Decision Jam working structure.
Facilitation
Decision Jam
Paper session grid with two time blocks, three rooms, colored session cards and an open topic pool.
Facilitation
Barcamp
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Purposedifferent
When a decision is stuck, Decision Jam loosens the knot through structured separation of problem, idea, and selection. The format creates movement without jumping prematurely at the first seemingly elegant answer.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.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
LowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
60-90 minHalber Tag bis 2 Tage45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
4-1015-2008-80
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, ExperimentSession Board, Session Notes, Community LearningsDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions
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FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop
FacilitationLarge groupLearning
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
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Paper illustration for Peer Instruction.
Knowledge Modeling
Peer Instruction
Paper illustration for World Café.
Facilitation
World Café
Paper illustration of the Consensus Workshop working structure.
Facilitation
Consensus Workshop
Paper illustration for Kepner-Tregoe
Operations
Kepner-Tregoe