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Paper illustration for Open Space Technology.
Facilitation
Open Space Technology
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper illustration of many question cards around one challenge
Facilitation
Question Burst
Paper session grid with two time blocks, three rooms, colored session cards and an open topic pool.
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 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 problem gets covered up too quickly with answers, Question Burst puts the better question at the center. The format opens the thinking space before the group commits to an interpretation.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
HighMediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
0.5-2 Tage45-90 min15-30 minHalber Tag bis 2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
20-500+8-802-815-200
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action TopicsDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsQuestion List, Reframed Challenge, Learning PromptsSession Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings
Tags1 shared
FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
QuestionsReframingFacilitationSensemaking
FacilitationLarge groupLearning
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