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| Criterion |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. | 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 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 | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 0.5-5 Tage | 0.5-2 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 4-10 | 20-500+ | 2-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |