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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Business Strategy McKinsey 7S |  Facilitation Stakeholder Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | McKinsey 7S checks whether Strategy, Structure, Systems, Shared Values, Skills, Style, and Staff fit together. Organizational misalignments become visible across multiple levers as a result. | When an initiative depends on many people, interests, and power dynamics, Stakeholder Mapping systematically orders the environment. It shows who influences, who is affected, and where relationship management or safeguarding matters first. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 45-90 min | 2-4 h | 60–90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 8-80 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | 7S Assessment, Alignment Gaps, Change Actions | Stakeholder Map, Engagement Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | OrganizationStrategyAlignmentChange | StakeholdersAlignmentFacilitationChange |