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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Agile Sprint Retrospective |  Operations After-Action Review |  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. | When a sprint is over and friction shouldn't simply be carried forward, it opens the view onto collaboration and patterns. It creates space to see causes and changes 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 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 | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | Up to 3 hours for a one-month Sprint; shorter Sprints are usually shorter | 20-45 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | Scrum Team | 3-12 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Improvement actions, Team agreements | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | RetrospectiveImprovementLearning | LearningOperationsImprovement | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |