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| Criterion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Event Modeling | ![]() Facilitation Open Space Technology | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Event Modeling connects business workflows with commands, events, and views into one coherent mental model. It helps design behavior, UI, and technical slices from the same underlying logic. | 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 | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 0.5-2 Tage | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 20-500+ | 15-200 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Event Model, UI Flow, Commands, Read Models | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | EventsBlueprintDomain-Driven DesignBehavior | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |



