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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Decision Jam |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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 decision is stuck, Decision Jam loosens the knot through structured separation of problem, idea, and selection. The format creates movement without jumping prematurely at the first seemingly elegant answer. | IBIS structures thinking about complex questions as a sequence of issues, ideas, and arguments. The method keeps discussions open without forcing them into premature consensus. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 45-90 min | 60-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 8-80 | 4-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop | RationaleKnowledgeDecision |