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| Criterion |  Facilitation Barcamp |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
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 research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 45–90 min | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 15-200 | 3-10 | 20-500+ |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy |
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