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Criterion
Paper session grid with two time blocks, three rooms, colored session cards and an open topic pool.
Facilitation
Barcamp
Paper illustration for 1-2-4-All.
Facilitation
1-2-4-All
Paper illustration for Open Space Technology.
Facilitation
Open Space Technology
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Purposedifferent
When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance.When many people in a group too rarely get to speak, 1-2-4-All distributes thinking time more fairly. The format builds participation step by step and makes quiet or still-unformed thoughts usable faster.When a complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowHighMedium
Timedifferent
Halber Tag bis 2 Tage10-20 min0.5-2 Tage45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
15-2004-100+20-500+8-80
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Session Board, Session Notes, Community LearningsIdea List, Shared Insights, Emergent ThemesSession Marketplace, Proceedings, Action TopicsDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions
Tags1 shared
FacilitationLarge groupLearning
FacilitationInclusionIdeation
FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
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