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| Criterion |  Operations Runbook |  DevOps Blameless Postmortem |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For recurring operational tasks or incidents, the method keeps solid action logic ready. It reduces uncertainty when time pressure, role changes, or rare situations demand fast access. | 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 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 | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 30-90 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 3-12 | 15-200 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Runbook, Checklist, Escalation Path | Postmortem Doc, Action Items, Timeline | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | OperationsReliabilityDocumentation | Site Reliability EngineeringIncidentLearningReliability | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |