Use the CWM whenever a group needs a solid foundation on which to build all future work. CWM generates an actual consensus with which the group can move forward, but a consensus with a more complex framework than a simple yes or no to a proposal.
CWM has broad application and can be used whenever a consensus is needed but no one has a simple answer to the focus question. It can take from 30 min to 3 hours and can be easily used with any size group up to 100.