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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | 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. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-12 | 8-80 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | KnowledgeMappingRisk | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking |