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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping | ![]() Facilitation Lean Coffee | ![]() Facilitation Troika Consulting | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. | 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. | When someone needs to sort out a concrete work problem, Troika Consulting offers fast peer consulting with a tight focus. The method brings perspectives together without taking responsibility out of the person's hands. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 30-90 min | 30-45 min | 10-20 min je Frage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-20 | 3-30 | 6-50 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Advice Notes, Next Actions, Peer Insights | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | FacilitationCoachingLearning | LearningDialogueFacilitation |



