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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Troika Consulting |  Operations Gemba Walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | 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. | When someone needs to sort out a concrete work problem, Troika Consulting offers fast peer consulting with a tight focus. The method brings perspectives together without taking responsibility out of the person's hands. | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 30-45 min | 30-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 15-200 | 3-30 | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Advice Notes, Next Actions, Peer Insights | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationCoachingLearning | LeanObservationProcessOperations |