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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Agile Specification by Example |  Agile Example Mapping |  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 business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | When a story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. | 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 | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 60-90 min pro Feature | 30-60 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 3-6 | 3-7 | 15-200 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |