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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  Facilitation Responsibility Poker |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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 it stays unclear who carries responsibility and who only contributes, Responsibility Poker makes the distribution of responsibility explicit. It sharpens the boundaries between weighing in, deciding, and bearing consequences. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-90 min | 45-90 min | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 3-20 | 3-10 | 20-500+ |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Responsibility Map, Role Agreements, Open Questions | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | RolesResponsibilityTeamFacilitation | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy |