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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Open Space Technology | ![]() Operations Kepner-Tregoe | ![]() 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 disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | 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 | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 2-8 h | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 2-8 | 15-200 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |
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