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| Criterion |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  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. | 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 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. | 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 | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 45-90 min | 0.5-2 Tage | 60-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 15-200 | 8-80 | 20-500+ | 12-100+ |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Table Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions |
Tags2 shared | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking |