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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion | ![]() Agile Start Stop Continue | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Agile Sailboat Retrospective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. | 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 read momentum, brakes, and risks together, it offers an easily understandable picture of the situation. It makes drive, obstacles, and headwind visible in the same picture. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 3-12 | 15-200 | 4-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Sailboat Board, Risks, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | RetrospectiveTeamImprovement |



