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Criterion
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper illustration of Specification by Example with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Agile
Specification by Example
Paper session grid with two time blocks, three rooms, colored session cards and an open topic pool.
Facilitation
Barcamp
Paper illustration of a yellow story card, blue rule cards, green example cards and a red question card on a light workspace.
Agile
Example Mapping
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 business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests.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 story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min60-90 min pro FeatureHalber Tag bis 2 Tage30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
8-803-615-2003-7
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsExample Table, Acceptance TestsSession Board, Session Notes, Community LearningsExample Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions
Tagsno overlap
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development
FacilitationLarge groupLearning
Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement
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