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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Innovation How Might We |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With a stuck problem carrying many implicit assumptions, the method translates observations into open, workable questions. It sharpens the problem frame without pre-thinking the solution, turning frustration or fuzziness into a search space with clear direction. | 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30–45 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 1-10 | 15-200 | 3-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue |