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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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 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. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 3-12 | 15-200 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | KnowledgeMappingRisk | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking |