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| Criterion |  Facilitation Timeline |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a project, incident, or change process is only remembered in fragments, Timeline brings the sequence back into a readable form. It makes turning points, precursors, and after-effects recognizable over the course of time. | 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 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. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 0.5-2 Tage | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 10-20 min je Frage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-12 | 20-500+ | 15-200 | 6-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Timeline, Milestones, Insight Notes | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes |
Tags1 shared | TimelineFacilitationSequence | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | LearningDialogueFacilitation |