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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Innovation Crazy 8s |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 8-15 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 15-200 | 1-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint |
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