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Paper illustration for Open Space Technology.
Facilitation
Open Space Technology
Paper illustration of a review with planned work, actual event sequence, comparison, and assigned improvement actions.
Operations
After-Action Review
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
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.After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement.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
HighLowMedium
Timedifferent
0.5-2 Tage20-45 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
20-500+3-128-80
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action TopicsLessons learned, Action items, Event summaryDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions
Tagsno overlap
FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy
LearningOperationsImprovement
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
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Facilitation
Lean Coffee
Paper illustration for Peer Instruction.
Knowledge Modeling
Peer Instruction
Paper illustration for World Café.
Facilitation
World Café