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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Architecture arc42 |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 1-2 Tage | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 15-200 | 1-4 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas |