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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  DevOps Blameless Postmortem |  DevOps Incident Command |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | After an incident with damage or a near miss, the method creates a sober field for learning without assigning blame. It directs attention to the course of events, conditions, and effective countermeasures. | During an acute incident with several people involved, the method creates a clear leadership and communication structure. It reduces chaos when fast coordination and clean situational awareness are both needed at once. | When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 30-90 min | As needed | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 3-12 | 4-15 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Postmortem Doc, Action Items, Timeline | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | Site Reliability EngineeringIncidentLearningReliability | IncidentOperationsReliability | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |