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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Decision Jam | ![]() Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Intervention Mapping translates a need for change into a planned, evaluable program. The method connects target group, determinants, actions, and measurement into a traceable chain. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-90 min | 1-5 Tage | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 4-12 | 15-200 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |



