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Criterion
Paper illustration of a Polarity Map with two poles and four quadrants
Systems Thinking
Polarity Mapping
Paper illustration for Peer Instruction.
Knowledge Modeling
Peer Instruction
Paper session grid with two time blocks, three rooms, colored session cards and an open topic pool.
Facilitation
Barcamp
Paper illustration for Open Space Technology.
Facilitation
Open Space Technology
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.Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision.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.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
MediumMediumMediumHigh
Timedifferent
1-2 h10-20 min je FrageHalber Tag bis 2 Tage0.5-2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
3-126-5015-20020-500+
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance ActionsConcept Questions, Vote Results, Learning NotesSession Board, Session Notes, Community LearningsSession Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership
LearningDialogueFacilitation
FacilitationLarge groupLearning
FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy
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