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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Rich Picture |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Rich Picture brings an unclear situation onto a shared drawing. It captures actors, tensions, information flows, and blind spots before the team jumps to solutions too early. | 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. | Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action. | 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 | Low | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 45-90 min | 0.5-3 Tage | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 8-80 | 5-15 | 15-200 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Problem Framing Notes | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingSoft systemsFramingVisualization | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |