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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | IBIS structures thinking about complex questions as a sequence of issues, ideas, and arguments. The method keeps discussions open without forcing them into premature consensus. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 2-8 | 5-30 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment |
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