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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  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. | 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 | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 2-5 | 15-200 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |
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