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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Systems Thinking Evaporating Cloud |  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. | The method makes visible why two seemingly incompatible demands arise and which assumption must be tested to resolve the conflict. | 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 | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 60-120 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 2-8 | 8-80 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Conflict Cloud, Assumption List, Breakthrough Ideas, Next Experiments | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | Theory of ConstraintsAssumptionsSystems thinking | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |
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