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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Open Space Technology | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Facilitation Lean Coffee | ![]() Facilitation Troika Consulting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 30-90 min | 30-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 15-200 | 3-20 | 3-30 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Advice Notes, Next Actions, Peer Insights |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | FacilitationCoachingLearning |



