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Paper illustration for Open Space Technology.
Facilitation
Open Space Technology
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Operations
Accountability Ladder
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper illustration for Responsibility Poker.
Facilitation
Responsibility Poker
Purposedifferent
When a complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order.With defensive reactions to problems, the method shifts the view from justification to ownership. It makes visible which reaction stage a person or team is currently stuck on.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 it stays unclear who carries responsibility and who only contributes, Responsibility Poker makes the distribution of responsibility explicit. It sharpens the boundaries between weighing in, deciding, and bearing consequences.
Complexitydifferent
HighLowMediumLow
Timedifferent
0.5-2 Tage20-45 min45-90 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
20-500+1-88-803-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action TopicsOwnership Reflection, Action Commitment, Coaching NotesDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsResponsibility Map, Role Agreements, Open Questions
Tagsno overlap
FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy
ResponsibilityLeadershipTeam
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
RolesResponsibilityTeamFacilitation
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