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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations After-Action Review |  Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 45-90 min | 20-45 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 2-5 | 3-12 | 15-200 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | LearningOperationsImprovement | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |