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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Innovation Lotus Blossom |  Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a central question feels too large, the method breaks it into neighboring topic fields with their own depth of ideation. It holds structure and openness at the same time, so adjacent perspectives don't get lost. This grows an idea space out of a core problem. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 45-90 min | 10-20 min je Frage |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 15-200 | 3-10 | 6-50 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Lotus Diagram, Idea Themes, Shortlist | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityDivergenceWorkshop | LearningDialogueFacilitation |