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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Innovation Brainstorming |  Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|
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 a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 4-12 | 15-200 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |
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