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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Facilitation Decision Jam |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. | When a decision is stuck, Decision Jam loosens the knot through structured separation of problem, idea, and selection. The format creates movement without jumping prematurely at the first seemingly elegant answer. | 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 60-90 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 4-10 | 15-200 | 8-80 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |