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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Responsibility Poker | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Facilitation Open Space Technology | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 0.5-2 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 15-200 | 20-500+ | 8-80 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Responsibility Map, Role Agreements, Open Questions | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tags1 shared | RolesResponsibilityTeamFacilitation | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |



