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| Criterion |  Facilitation Nominal Group Technique |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Dot Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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 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 workshop has produced too many options and the group needs to condense quickly, dot voting makes preferences visible in a short time. It bundles individual votes into a solid signal for the next selection. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 0.5-2 Tage | 45-90 min | 5-15 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-12 | 20-500+ | 8-80 | 3-20 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Ranked Ideas, Clarified Options, Group Priority | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Ranked list, Consensus signal, Shortlist |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationPrioritizationVotingInclusion | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationVotingConsensusPrioritization |