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Criterion
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Context Map workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Domain Modeling
Context Map
Paper illustration for World Café.
Facilitation
World Café
Purposedifferent
Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy.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 several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries.When a group needs to connect many viewpoints in a short time, World Café creates a calm alternation between closeness and rotation. It sets thinking in motion without forcing the conversation into full-plenary rigidity.
Complexitydifferent
HighMediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
Half day45-90 min1-3 h60-180 min
Participantsdifferent
3-128-802-812-100+
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Leverage Map, Action StrategyDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsContext Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary NotesTable Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy
FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking
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