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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Decision Making Cynefin Workshop |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  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 problems are unclear, chaotic, or only seemingly familiar, standard recipes fall short. A Cynefin Workshop sorts situations by the nature of their problem and connects them with matching action 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 60-180 min | 0.5-2 Tage | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 4-20 | 20-500+ | 15-200 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Cynefin Map, Domain-specific Actions, Sensemaking Notes | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | ComplexitySensemakingDecision | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |