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| Criterion |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Innovation Brainstorming |  Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 10-20 min je Frage |
Participantsdifferent | 15-200 | 8-80 | 4-12 | 6-50 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence | LearningDialogueFacilitation |