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| Criterion |  Facilitation Timeline |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a project, incident, or change process is only remembered in fragments, Timeline brings the sequence back into a readable form. It makes turning points, precursors, and after-effects recognizable over the course of time. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-12 | 8-80 | 15-200 | 20-500+ |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Timeline, Milestones, Insight Notes | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics |
Tags1 shared | TimelineFacilitationSequence | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy |