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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Responsibility Poker |  Facilitation World Café |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 it stays unclear who carries responsibility and who only contributes, Responsibility Poker makes the distribution of responsibility explicit. It sharpens the boundaries between weighing in, deciding, and bearing consequences. | When a group needs to connect many viewpoints in a short time, World Café creates a calm alternation between closeness and rotation. It sets thinking in motion without forcing the conversation into full-plenary rigidity. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | 60-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 8-80 | 3-10 | 12-100+ |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Responsibility Map, Role Agreements, Open Questions | Table Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | RolesResponsibilityTeamFacilitation | FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking |