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Selected:World CaféLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Open Space TechnologyFishbowl Discussion
| Criterion |  Facilitation World Café |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a group needs to connect many viewpoints in a short time, World Café creates a calm alternation between closeness and rotation. It sets thinking in motion without forcing the conversation into full-plenary rigidity. | LASR helps development teams identify where their software falls short of important quality goals and which improvements to consider. A small group with existing system knowledge can make an initial assessment and investigate open questions in more detail. | 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 | Medium | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-180 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 0.5-2 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 12-100+ | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 20-500+ | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Table Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions | Lean Mission Statement describing the software’s purpose, Prioritized quality goals and evaluation criteria, Risks and estimated gaps against quality goals, More closely examined findings and open checks | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |