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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Architecture C4 Model |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 1-4 h | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 1-5 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |
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