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