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| Criterion |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  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. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. | 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 | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 10-20 min je Frage | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 15-200 | 6-50 | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | LearningDialogueFacilitation | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |