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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Decision Making OODA Loop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | 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. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 1-4 Wochen | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 15-60 min je Zyklus |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 6-30 Experten | 15-200 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy |