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| Criterion |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Agile Sprint Retrospective |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  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 sprint is over and friction shouldn't simply be carried forward, it opens the view onto collaboration and patterns. It creates space to see causes and changes together. | 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 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 | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | Up to 3 hours for a one-month Sprint; shorter Sprints are usually shorter | 0.5-2 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 15-200 | Scrum Team | 20-500+ | 8-80 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Improvement actions, Team agreements | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | RetrospectiveImprovementLearning | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |