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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work. | 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 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 15-45 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 15-200 | 1-10 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |