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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations. | 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 topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | 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 | Low | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 15-45 min | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 15-200 | 1-10 | 20-500+ |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics |
Tagsno overlap | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy |