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| Criterion | ![]() Product Discovery Context Canvas | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion | ![]() Facilitation Open Space Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When an environment of users, systems, and constraints is hard to grasp, it puts the context compactly on the table. It creates a clear reading of influence, boundary, and dependency. | 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 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 45-90 min | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 15-200 | 8-80 | 20-500+ |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context canvas, Open questions, Shared context notes | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics |
Tagsno overlap | ContextFramingRequirementsCanvas | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy |



