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| Criterion |  Facilitation Problem Framing Workshop |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation World Café |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 45-90 min | 60-180 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 8-80 | 12-100+ | 5-30 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Scope Boundaries, Assumption List, Next Analysis Questions | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Table Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationAlignmentDiscovery | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment |