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| Criterion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling PARA Method | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction | ![]() Facilitation Lean Coffee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. | 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 | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 20-60 min | 10-20 min je Frage | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1 | 6-50 | 3-20 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | LearningDialogueFacilitation | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue |



