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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Decision Jam | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a decision is stuck, Decision Jam loosens the knot through structured separation of problem, idea, and selection. The format creates movement without jumping prematurely at the first seemingly elegant answer. | 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 | 60-90 min | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 8-80 | 15-200 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |
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