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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion | ![]() Agile Mad Sad Glad | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Agile 4Ls Retrospective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 team's or workshop's mood needs to become readable, it structures emotional signals with little setup. It makes strain, relief, and sources of energy tangible. | 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 sprint should not only be assessed but also learned from, it captures experience in clear learning categories. It records what worked, what's missing, and what should run differently next time. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 45–75 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 3-10 | 15-200 | Team members involved |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | RetrospectiveTeamReflection | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam |



