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| Criterion |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation World Café |  Operations MORT Analysis |  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 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. | For a safety-relevant event or a system with high protection requirements, the method examines where controls failed. It exposes both technical and organizational gaps. | 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 | 60-180 min | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 15-200 | 12-100+ | 2-6 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Table Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |