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| Criterion |  Operations Change Analysis |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. | 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. | When a group without a fixed agenda needs to get into useful conversations quickly, Lean Coffee structures the start around interests rather than a presentation. The group itself negotiates which topics get time first and which wait. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 0.5-2 Tage | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 20-500+ | 15-200 | 3-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue |