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| Criterion |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |  Facilitation World Café |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. | When a group needs to connect many viewpoints in a short time, World Café creates a calm alternation between closeness and rotation. It sets thinking in motion without forcing the conversation into full-plenary rigidity. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 8-15 min | 10-20 min je Frage | 60-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 15-200 | 1-10 | 6-50 | 12-100+ |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes | Table Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | LearningDialogueFacilitation | FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking |