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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 Kanban board with To Discuss, Discussing and Discussed columns, topic cards, votes and timer.
Facilitation
Lean Coffee
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 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 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
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Timedifferent
1-2 h10-20 min je Frage30-90 min0.5-2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
3-126-503-2020-500+
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance ActionsConcept Questions, Vote Results, Learning NotesPrioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action ItemsSession Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership
LearningDialogueFacilitation
FacilitationAutonomyDialogue
FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy
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