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| Criterion |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Question Burst |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When a problem gets covered up too quickly with answers, Question Burst puts the better question at the center. The format opens the thinking space before the group commits to an interpretation. | 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 | Low | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 0.5-2 Tage | 15-30 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 20-500+ | 2-8 | 8-80 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Question List, Reframed Challenge, Learning Prompts | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | QuestionsReframingFacilitationSensemaking | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |