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| Criterion |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | 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. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 45-90 min | 15-60 min je Zyklus | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 | 8-80 | 1-8 | 15-200 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |