View methods side by side.
Choose up to four methods. Add them using the search and share the comparison by copying its link.
| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Question Burst |  Facilitation Barcamp |  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 problem gets covered up too quickly with answers, Question Burst puts the better question at the center. The format opens the thinking space before the group commits to an interpretation. | 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 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 | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 15-30 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 2-8 | 15-200 | 20-500+ |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Question List, Reframed Challenge, Learning Prompts | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | QuestionsReframingFacilitationSensemaking | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy |