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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Innovation Round Robin Brainstorming |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  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. | With unevenly distributed speaking time, the method brings every person into the contribution one after another. It prevents early voices from setting the direction while still producing a shared idea space. This makes participation plannable and the team's diversity visible. | 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 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 | 20-45 min | 30-90 min | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 4-10 | 3-20 | 20-500+ |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Idea List, Cluster, Shortlist | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingIdeationFacilitationInclusionCreativity | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy |