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| Criterion | ![]() Product Discovery Context Canvas | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 8-80 | 15-200 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context canvas, Open questions, Shared context notes | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | ContextFramingRequirementsCanvas | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |
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