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Facilitated Group
Consensus Conference
A structured public forum where a citizen panel prepares questions, selects experts, and engages in dialogue with them to produce a joint position statement on an issue or proposal. It involves external participants, including laypeople and experts, in a democratic, transparent process.
When This Method Fits
Typical duration
Weeks
Typical cost
Medium – High
Fidelity level
Talk Only
Stage
Discovery
Hypothesis type
Exploratory
Goal type
Maximize societal impact
Randomization
N/A
Study design
Cross-sectional multi-group study
Minimum units needed
10
1Best Fit When
Best when a public decision needs a legitimate, informed citizen voice reached through structured dialogue with experts.