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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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 team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 8-80 | 4-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |
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