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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Dot Voting |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  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 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 a group without a fixed agenda needs to get into useful conversations quickly, Lean Coffee structures the start around interests rather than a presentation. The group itself negotiates which topics get time first and which wait. | 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 | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 5-15 min | 30-90 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 3-20 | 3-20 | 15-200 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Ranked list, Consensus signal, Shortlist | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationVotingConsensusPrioritization | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |