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| Criterion |  Facilitation Decision Jam |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  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. | 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. | 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 | 0.5-2 Tage | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 20-500+ | 15-200 | 8-80 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |