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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking Futures Wheel | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Facilitation Troika Consulting | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Futures Wheel helps explore the consequences of a decision, a trend, or a strategic move in a structured way. It makes visible which first, second, and third-order effects could arise from an event. | 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 someone needs to sort out a concrete work problem, Troika Consulting offers fast peer consulting with a tight focus. The method brings perspectives together without taking responsibility out of the person's hands. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 30-45 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 15-200 | 3-30 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Advice Notes, Next Actions, Peer Insights | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationCoachingLearning | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |



