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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Product Discovery Opportunity Solution Tree |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 discovery keeps swinging between goals, ideas, and learning loops, it creates clear steering logic. It connects the desired outcome, opportunities, and experiments into a legible structure. | 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. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 10-20 min je Frage |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 2-6 | 15-200 | 6-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Opportunity Solution Tree, Experiment Backlog, Learning Log | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | DiscoveryOutcomesExperimentsOpportunity | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | LearningDialogueFacilitation |