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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique | ![]() 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 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. | The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work. | 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 | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 45-90 min | 20-60 min | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 15-200 | 8-80 | 1 | 20-500+ |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy |



