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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Question Burst | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Facilitation Dot Voting | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When a workshop has produced too many options and the group needs to condense quickly, dot voting makes preferences visible in a short time. It bundles individual votes into a solid signal for the next selection. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 5-15 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 15-200 | 3-20 | 8-80 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Question List, Reframed Challenge, Learning Prompts | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Ranked list, Consensus signal, Shortlist | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tags1 shared | QuestionsReframingFacilitationSensemaking | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationVotingConsensusPrioritization | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |



