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| Criterion |  Operations After-Action Review |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Decision Making Argument Mapping |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. | 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 statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 1-3 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 15-200 | 1-8 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Argument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | LearningOperationsImprovement | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | SensemakingDecisionRationale | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |