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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Nominal Group Technique |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
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 loud voices could dominate a round, Nominal Group Technique protects individual thinking time from group effects. It collects ideas separately first and only then enables shared weighting. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 60-120 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 5-12 | 5-30 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Ranked Ideas, Clarified Options, Group Priority | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationPrioritizationVotingInclusion | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment |
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