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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Facilitation 1-2-4-All |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | When many people in a group too rarely get to speak, 1-2-4-All distributes thinking time more fairly. The format builds participation step by step and makes quiet or still-unformed thoughts usable faster. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 15-45 min | 10-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 1-10 | 4-100+ |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Idea List, Shared Insights, Emergent Themes |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | FacilitationInclusionIdeation |
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