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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion | ![]() Agile Mad Sad Glad | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Agile Start Stop Continue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 3-10 | 15-200 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | RetrospectiveTeamReflection | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection |



