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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Innovation Brainwriting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | 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. | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 15-45 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 1-10 | 15-200 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas |