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| Criterion |  Facilitation 3-Circle Venn Diagram |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation World Café |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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 several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 45-90 min | 60-180 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 8-80 | 12-100+ | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Venn Diagram, Overlap Notes, Differentiators | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Table Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tags1 shared | ComparisonFacilitationAlignment | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |