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Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper illustration for Feynman Technique.
Knowledge Modeling
Feynman Technique
Paper Kanban board with To Discuss, Discussing and Discussed columns, topic cards, votes and timer.
Facilitation
Lean Coffee
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.The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work.When a group without a fixed agenda needs to get into useful conversations quickly, Lean Coffee structures the start around interests rather than a presentation. The group itself negotiates which topics get time first and which wait.
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Timedifferent
45-90 min20-60 min30-90 min
Participantsdifferent
8-8013-20
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WorkshopAsyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsPlain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study NotesPrioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items
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FacilitationDialogueLarge group
LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding
FacilitationAutonomyDialogue
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Facilitation
Open Space Technology
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Knowledge Modeling
Peer Instruction
Paper illustration for World Café.
Facilitation
World Café