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| Criterion |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  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. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 1-3 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 15-200 | 3-12 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |
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