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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
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 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
HighMediumMedium
Timedifferent
Half day45-90 min60-180 min
Participantsdifferent
3-128-8012-100+
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Leverage Map, Action StrategyDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsTable Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking
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Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
Decision Making
Force Field Analysis
Paper illustration for Future Reality Tree.
Systems Thinking
Future Reality Tree