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| Criterion |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Operations Gemba Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 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 there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 0.5-2 Tage | 30-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 15-200 | 20-500+ | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | LeanObservationProcessOperations |
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