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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Agile Example Mapping |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 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 story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. | 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 | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 15-200 | 3-7 | 8-80 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |