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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Agile Sprint Retrospective |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | 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 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 | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Up to 3 hours for a one-month Sprint; shorter Sprints are usually shorter | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | Scrum Team | 15-200 | 8-80 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Improvement actions, Team agreements | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | RetrospectiveImprovementLearning | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |