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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |
|---|---|---|---|
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 Iceberg Model separates visible events from patterns, structures, and mental models. This turns a single observation into a deeper understanding of why a problem keeps recurring. | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 30-60 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 2-10 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics |
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