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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Facilitation World Café |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 group needs to connect many viewpoints in a short time, World Café creates a calm alternation between closeness and rotation. It sets thinking in motion without forcing the conversation into full-plenary rigidity. | 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 60-180 min | 45-90 min | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 12-100+ | 8-80 | 20-500+ |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Table Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy |