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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover. | When a group without a fixed agenda needs to get into useful conversations quickly, Lean Coffee structures the start around interests rather than a presentation. The group itself negotiates which topics get time first and which wait. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 3-12 | 8-80 | 3-20 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | KnowledgeMappingRisk | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue |