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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Evaporating Cloud |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |  Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The method makes visible why two seemingly incompatible demands arise and which assumption must be tested to resolve the conflict. | 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. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 0.5-2 Tage | 10-20 min je Frage | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 20-500+ | 6-50 | 15-200 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Conflict Cloud, Assumption List, Breakthrough Ideas, Next Experiments | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsAssumptionsSystems thinking | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | LearningDialogueFacilitation | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |