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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | 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 | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 15-45 min | 1-3 h | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-10 | 3-12 | 15-200 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | KnowledgeMappingRisk | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |