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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation World Café |  Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | 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 many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 0.5-2 Tage | 60-180 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 20-500+ | 12-100+ | 15-200 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Table Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |