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Paper illustration for Open Space Technology.
Facilitation
Open Space Technology
Paper illustration for World Café.
Facilitation
World Café
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
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 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.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.
Complexitydifferent
HighMediumLow
Timedifferent
0.5-2 Tage60-180 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
20-500+12-100+2-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action TopicsTable Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared QuestionsDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy
FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
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Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper Kanban board with To Discuss, Discussing and Discussed columns, topic cards, votes and timer.
Facilitation
Lean Coffee
Paper illustration for RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID