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Paper illustration of the Lightning Decision Jam working structure.
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Decision Jam
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper illustration for World Café.
Facilitation
World Café
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 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 group needs to connect many viewpoints in a short time, World Café creates a calm alternation between closeness and rotation. It sets thinking in motion without forcing the conversation into full-plenary rigidity.
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Timedifferent
60-90 min45-90 min60-180 min
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4-108-8012-100+
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WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, ExperimentDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsTable Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions
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FacilitationDialogueLarge group
FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking
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Paper illustration for Argument Mapping
Decision Making
Argument Mapping
Paper illustration of the Consensus Workshop working structure.
Facilitation
Consensus Workshop
Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop