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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Facilitation Decision Jam | ![]() 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 a decision is stuck, Decision Jam loosens the knot through structured separation of problem, idea, and selection. The format creates movement without jumping prematurely at the first seemingly elegant answer. | 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 | Medium |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 60-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 15-200 | 4-10 | 8-80 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |
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