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| Criterion |  Facilitation Timeline |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Troika Consulting |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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 someone needs to sort out a concrete work problem, Troika Consulting offers fast peer consulting with a tight focus. The method brings perspectives together without taking responsibility out of the person's hands. | 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 | 30-90 min | 0.5-2 Tage | 30-45 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-12 | 20-500+ | 3-30 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Timeline, Milestones, Insight Notes | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Advice Notes, Next Actions, Peer Insights | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tags1 shared | TimelineFacilitationSequence | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationCoachingLearning | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |