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| Criterion |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |  Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. | 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. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 10-20 min je Frage | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 5-30 | 8-80 | 6-50 | 15-200 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | LearningDialogueFacilitation | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |