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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |  Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 1-4 Wochen | 1-3 h | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 6-30 Experten | 5-30 | 15-200 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |