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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation World Café |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | 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. | When a group needs to connect many viewpoints in a short time, World Café creates a calm alternation between closeness and rotation. It sets thinking in motion without forcing the conversation into full-plenary rigidity. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 0.5-2 Tage | 45-90 min | 60-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 20-500+ | 8-80 | 12-100+ |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Table Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions |
Tagsno overlap | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking |