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| Criterion |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 0.5-2 Tage | 20-60 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 20-500+ | 1 | 15-200 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |