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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Nominal Group Technique | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction | ![]() Facilitation 1-2-4-All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When loud voices could dominate a round, Nominal Group Technique protects individual thinking time from group effects. It collects ideas separately first and only then enables shared weighting. | 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. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. | When many people in a group too rarely get to speak, 1-2-4-All distributes thinking time more fairly. The format builds participation step by step and makes quiet or still-unformed thoughts usable faster. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 45-90 min | 10-20 min je Frage | 10-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-12 | 8-80 | 6-50 | 4-100+ |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Ranked Ideas, Clarified Options, Group Priority | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes | Idea List, Shared Insights, Emergent Themes |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationPrioritizationVotingInclusion | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | LearningDialogueFacilitation | FacilitationInclusionIdeation |



