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| Criterion | ![]() Operations After-Action Review | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. | 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. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 15-200 | 2-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | LearningOperationsImprovement | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |
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