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| Criterion |  Operations Barrier Analysis |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a risk that can only be managed through multiple layers of protection, the method examines the effectiveness of each barrier. It shows where safeguards are missing, too weak, or fail under real conditions. | 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. | For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 0.5-2 Tage | 2-8 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 20-500+ | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeSafetyIncident | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations |
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