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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Dot Voting |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 workshop has produced too many options and the group needs to condense quickly, dot voting makes preferences visible in a short time. It bundles individual votes into a solid signal for the next selection. | 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 group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 5-15 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 3-20 | 15-200 | 5-30 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Ranked list, Consensus signal, Shortlist | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationVotingConsensusPrioritization | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment |