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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work. | 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 a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | 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 | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 15-45 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 15-200 | 1-10 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |