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Criterion
Paper illustration for Open Space Technology.
Facilitation
Open Space Technology
Paper illustration of many question cards around one challenge
Facilitation
Question Burst
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.When a problem gets covered up too quickly with answers, Question Burst puts the better question at the center. The format opens the thinking space before the group commits to an interpretation.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.
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Timedifferent
0.5-2 Tage15-30 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
20-500+2-88-80
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WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action TopicsQuestion List, Reframed Challenge, Learning PromptsDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions
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FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy
QuestionsReframingFacilitationSensemaking
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
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Paper illustration for World Café.
Facilitation
World Café
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