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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  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. | 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 15-45 min | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 1-10 | 3-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue |
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