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| Criterion |  Facilitation 3-Circle Venn Diagram |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When three perspectives matter at the same time, a Three-Circle Venn Diagram shows the overlaps and remainders precisely. It makes visible where shared effect arises and where only a partial perspective applies. | 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 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 |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 8-80 | 5-30 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Venn Diagram, Overlap Notes, Differentiators | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas |
Tags1 shared | ComparisonFacilitationAlignment | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment |
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