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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  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. | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | 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 | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 15-45 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-10 | 15-200 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |
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