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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation World Café |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 45-90 min | 0.5-2 Tage | 60-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 8-80 | 20-500+ | 12-100+ |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Table Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking |