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Paper Kanban board with To Discuss, Discussing and Discussed columns, topic cards, votes and timer.
Facilitation
Lean Coffee
Paper illustration for Peer Instruction.
Knowledge Modeling
Peer Instruction
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.Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision.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
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Timedifferent
30-90 min10-20 min je Frage45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-206-508-80
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action ItemsConcept Questions, Vote Results, Learning NotesDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions
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FacilitationAutonomyDialogue
LearningDialogueFacilitation
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
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