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Method sketches.

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A

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FacilitationFacilitation methodMedium

Alignment Mapping

Makes goals, concerns, and open gaps visible so clarification steps can be planned deliberately.

Open method

Sources

Atlassian Team Playbook: Team Posteratlassian.com

B

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FacilitationFacilitation methodMedium

Barcamp

Organizes session proposals, agenda, and self-led conversations that produce documentable learnings.

Open method

Sources

THATCamp · Schedule Sessionsthatcamp.org barcamp.io · Session Planningbarcamp.io

C

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FacilitationFacilitation methodMedium

Consensus Workshop

Condenses individual ideas into clusters, themes, and priorities so consensus grows out of individual contributions.

Open method

Sources

ICA International: Technology of Participationica-international.org

D

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FacilitationFacilitation methodLow

Decision Jam

Sorts problems, reframes the top issue, and derives experiments that quickly turn frustration into movement.

Open method

Sources

AJ&Smart: Lightning Decision Jamgo.ajsmart.com

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FacilitationFacilitation methodLow

Delegation Poker

Shows delegation levels for decision areas and creates agreements about closeness, freedom, and control.

Open method

Sources

Reference source · original teaching examplemanagement30.com

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FacilitationDecision methodLow

Dot Estimation

Moves group input, selection, and decision toward a concrete result through "make items visible", "clarify what the dots mean", and "discuss large or risky items".

Open method

Sources

Dot Estimationagileleanhouse.com

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FacilitationDecision methodLow

Dot Voting

Lets a group prioritize options with sticker dots, making preferences visible within minutes.

Open method

Sources

Dot Voting: A Simple Decision-Making and Prioritizing Technique in UX - Nielsen Norman Groupnngroup.com Using Prioritization Matrices to Inform UX Decisions - Nielsen Norman Groupnngroup.com

E

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FacilitationFacilitation methodLow

Expectation Mapping

Surfaces stakeholder expectations, clusters conflicts, and turns them into concrete agreements.

Open method

Sources

Reference source · original teaching exampleatlassian.com

F

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FacilitationFacilitation methodMedium

Fishbowl Discussion

Separates an inner and outer circle so discussion, observation, and tensions become visible at the same time.

Open method

Sources

Fishbowl Discussionsessionlab.com

L

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FacilitationFacilitation methodLow

Lean Coffee

Prioritizes topics by voting and timeboxed discussion, so many points turn into clear action items.

Open method

Sources

Lean Coffee · official siteleancoffee.org

M

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FacilitationMapping toolLow

Mind Mapping

Unfolds a central topic into branches, clusters, and open questions until relevant areas become selectable.

Open method

Sources

Tony Buzan International · Mind Mapping Foundationtonybuzan.com Mind maps · Interaction Design Foundationixdf.org

N

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FacilitationDecision methodMedium

Nominal Group Technique

Collects ideas silently, clarifies understanding, and lets the group prioritize, so quiet voices don't get lost.

Open method

Sources

ASQ · Nominal Group Techniqueasq.org

O

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FacilitationFacilitation methodHigh

Open Space Technology

Enables self-organized sessions where the agenda, proceedings, and action topics emerge from actual need.

Open method

Sources

Open Space Technologyopenspaceworld.org

P

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FacilitationMapping toolLow

Power Interest Grid

Moves group input, selection, and decision toward a concrete result through "collect stakeholders individually and by group", "explain power and interest", and "derive a strategy for each quadrant".

Open method

Sources

UK Government Analysis Function: Stakeholder Mappinganalysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk

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FacilitationFacilitation methodLow

Problem Framing Workshop

Collects the starting situation, assumptions, and boundaries, and turns them into a precise problem statement.

Open method

Sources

Problem Framing Workshopdesigncouncil.org.uk

Q

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FacilitationFacilitation methodLow

Question Burst

Clarifies group input, selection, and decision-making by framing the challenge, collecting questions only, and deriving new insights and next steps.

Open method

Sources

Better Brainstorminghbr.org

R

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FacilitationFacilitation methodLow

Responsibility Poker

Makes accountability negotiable and visible, helping negotiate roles, expectations, and open questions cleanly.

Open method

Sources

Reference source · original teaching exampleatlassian.com

S

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FacilitationFacilitation methodMedium

Six Thinking Hats

Deliberately switches between perspectives to gather decision inputs in a structured way and spot blind spots.

Open method

Sources

De Bono Group · Six Thinking Hatsdebonogroup.com Edward de Bono Ltd · Six Thinking Hats summarydebono.com

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FacilitationMapping toolLow

Stakeholder Mapping

Arranges influence, interest, and relationships into a working map that makes engagement and risks transparent.

Open method

Sources

Stakeholder engagement: a practical guide - UK Governmentassets.publishing.service.gov.uk Stakeholder Engagement Plan - EBRDebrd.com

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FacilitationMapping toolMedium

Stakeholder Salience Model

Moves group input, selection, and decision toward a concrete result through "prepare the stakeholder list", "define power, legitimacy, and urgency", and "derive strategy by class".

Open method

Sources

Mitchell, Agle & Wood: Toward a Theory of Stakeholder Identification and Saliencedoi.org

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FacilitationFacilitation methodMedium

Storytelling

Sharpens goal, core message, and arc of tension so a narrative leads clearly to action or decision.

Open method

Sources

NN/g: UX Stories Communicate Designsnngroup.com

T

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FacilitationOperating practiceMedium

Team Charter

Clarifies purpose, roles, and working rules in a charter that makes collaboration tangible and verifiable.

Open method

Sources

Atlassian Team Charter · original teaching exampleatlassian.com

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FacilitationMapping toolLow

Timeline

Condenses events into a chronological view of milestones, patterns, and dependencies.

Open method

Sources

Agile Retrospectives · Timeline Activityoreilly.com Cross-Section Evidence-based Timelines for Software Process Improvement Retrospectivesarxiv.org

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FacilitationFacilitation methodLow

Troika Consulting

Gives one person precise peer feedback through three roles and records key next actions and observations.

Open method

Sources

Troika Consultingliberatingstructures.com

W

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FacilitationFacilitation methodMedium

World Café

Rotates small conversation groups so table notes, questions, and emergent themes are built on together.

Open method

Sources

World Cafétheworldcafe.com

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2 method sketches

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FacilitationFacilitation methodLow

1-2-4-All

Moves ideas from silent reflection through pair exchange into the group and condenses patterns.

Open method

Sources

1-2-4-Allliberatingstructures.com

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FacilitationMapping toolLow

3-Circle Venn Diagram

Compares three perspectives in a shared picture and makes overlaps as visible as differences.

Open method

Sources

Lucidchart: Venn Diagramlucid.co