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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  DevOps Blameless Postmortem |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-90 min | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-12 | 8-80 | 15-200 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Postmortem Doc, Action Items, Timeline | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | Site Reliability EngineeringIncidentLearningReliability | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |