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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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 several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 1-2 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 4-12 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | ChangeDecisionStrategy |
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