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Facilitated Group
World Cafe
A facilitated large-group dialogue method where participants discuss a shared topic in small, rotating groups at café-style tables. A table host summarizes prior discussions for new arrivals, and the session concludes with a large-group discussion to synthesize, harvest, and visually share insights, patterns, and actionable ideas from the conversations.
When This Method Fits
Typical duration
Hours
Typical cost
Low
Fidelity level
Talk Only
Stage
Discovery
Hypothesis type
Exploratory
Goal type
Find product-market fit, Deepen product-market fit, Maximize societal impact, Drive corporate innovation / R&D, Improve operational efficiency
Randomization
N/A
Study design
Cross-sectional multi-group study
Minimum units needed
12
1Best Fit When
Best when a large group needs to surface and cross-pollinate perspectives on a shared question through many small, intimate conversations.