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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When a sprint should not only be assessed but also learned from, it captures experience in clear learning categories. It records what worked, what's missing, and what should run differently next time. | When a group without a fixed agenda needs to get into useful conversations quickly, Lean Coffee structures the start around interests rather than a presentation. The group itself negotiates which topics get time first and which wait. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 45–75 min | 30-90 min | 10-20 min je Frage |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | Team members involved | 3-20 | 6-50 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | LearningDialogueFacilitation |