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| Criterion |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  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. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | When a group without a fixed agenda needs to get into useful conversations quickly, Lean Coffee structures the start around interests rather than a presentation. The group itself negotiates which topics get time first and which wait. | 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 | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 15-45 min | 30-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 15-200 | 1-3 | 3-20 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |