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Criterion
Paper illustration of shared options, independently placed voting dots, and a highlighted shortlist.
Facilitation
Dot Voting
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Purposedifferent
When a workshop has produced too many options and the group needs to condense quickly, dot voting makes preferences visible in a short time. It bundles individual votes into a solid signal for the next selection.Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action.
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Timedifferent
5-15 min0.5-3 Tage
Participantsdifferent
3-205-15
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WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Ranked list, Consensus signal, ShortlistRich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda
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FacilitationVotingConsensusPrioritization
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
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Facilitation
Nominal Group Technique
Paper illustration of the Consensus Workshop working structure.
Facilitation
Consensus Workshop
Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop
Paper illustration of many question cards around one challenge
Facilitation
Question Burst