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Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper illustration for Causal Factor Analysis.
Operations
Causal Factor Analysis
Purposedifferent
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.For an event with a complicated course, the method breaks down the contributing factors along the timeline. It shows how conditions, decisions, and reactions together produce a course of events.
Complexitydifferent
MediumHigh
Timedifferent
45-90 min2-6 h
Participantsdifferent
8-803-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsEvent Timeline, Causal Factor Chart, Cause List, Corrective Actions
Tagsno overlap
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
CausalityIncidentRoot causeTimeline
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Paper illustration for World Café.
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World Café
Paper illustration of Barrier Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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Barrier Analysis