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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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 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 controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 15-45 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-10 | 15-200 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |