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| Criterion |  Facilitation Problem Framing Workshop |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a team works on symptoms but the real question stays fuzzy, a Problem Framing Workshop sharpens the view of the right problem. It separates observation, interpretation, and target picture from each other. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. | 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 | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 1-3 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 5-30 | 8-80 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Scope Boundaries, Assumption List, Next Analysis Questions | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationAlignmentDiscovery | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |
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