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Criterion
Paper illustration for Delegation Poker.
Facilitation
Delegation Poker
Paper illustration of a Polarity Map with two poles and four quadrants
Systems Thinking
Polarity Mapping
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper illustration for Open Space Technology.
Facilitation
Open Space Technology
Purposedifferent
When decisions get stuck between leadership and team, Delegation Poker clarifies the desired scope of autonomy. It shows how much decision-making latitude a role should actually get in practice.Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely.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
LowMediumMediumHigh
Timedifferent
45-90 min1-2 h45-90 min0.5-2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
3-103-128-8020-500+
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Delegation Board, Decision Boundaries, Role AgreementsPolarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance ActionsDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsSession Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics
Tagsno overlap
AutonomyRolesTeam
Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy
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