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| Criterion |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Systems Thinking Current Reality Tree |  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 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. | A Current Reality Tree condenses many symptoms into a few causal chains. The method makes visible which core problems drive several negative effects at once. | 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 | High | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 0.5-2 Tage | 2-6 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 15-200 | 20-500+ | 3-8 | 8-80 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Current Reality Tree, Core Problems, Intervention Ideas | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | Systems thinkingRoot causeConstraintsCausality | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |