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| Criterion |  Facilitation Question Burst |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Innovation How Might We |  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 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. | With a stuck problem carrying many implicit assumptions, the method translates observations into open, workable questions. It sharpens the problem frame without pre-thinking the solution, turning frustration or fuzziness into a search space with clear direction. | 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 | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 0.5-2 Tage | 30–45 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 20-500+ | 1-10 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Question List, Reframed Challenge, Learning Prompts | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | QuestionsReframingFacilitationSensemaking | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |