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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Team Design Team Topologies Interaction Modes |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work. | When several teams collaborate repeatedly, it describes the right interaction mode for each interface between them. It clarifies responsibility, interaction, and load between teams. The result is captured as an interaction heat map and pairwise agreements. | When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | Half day | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1 | Team-Leads plus Architecture | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Interaction Heat Map, Agreements per Pair | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeMappingRisk | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | TeamAlignmentCollaborationOrganization | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam |