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| Criterion |  UX Research User Interviews |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When teams derive needs only from assumptions and real motives are missing, user interviews give direct access to behavior and meaning. Conversations from the target group's everyday life make patterns, tensions, and open questions solidly visible. | 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 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 | High |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min per interview | 45-90 min | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1 participant per interview | 8-80 | 20-500+ |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Interview Notes, Themes, Insight Summary | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics |
Tagsno overlap | QualitativeResearchCustomerDiscovery | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy |
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