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| Criterion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique | ![]() Facilitation Open Space Technology | ![]() 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. | 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. | 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 | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 0.5-2 Tage | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 20-500+ | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking |
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