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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Nominal Group Technique |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 loud voices could dominate a round, Nominal Group Technique protects individual thinking time from group effects. It collects ideas separately first and only then enables shared weighting. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 45-90 min | 60-120 min | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 8-80 | 5-12 | 3-20 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Ranked Ideas, Clarified Options, Group Priority | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationPrioritizationVotingInclusion | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue |