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Criterion
Paper Kanban board with To Discuss, Discussing and Discussed columns, topic cards, votes and timer.
Facilitation
Lean Coffee
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Purposedifferent
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.GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing.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.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
30-90 min1-3 h45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-202-88-80
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action ItemsGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions
Tagsno overlap
FacilitationAutonomyDialogue
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
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Paper illustration for Open Space Technology.
Facilitation
Open Space Technology
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Facilitation
World Café
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
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Alignment Mapping