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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Operations After-Action Review |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With high tempo and many parallel topics, the method makes status, deviations, and priorities visible at a glance. It reduces search effort and prevents what matters from getting lost in daily work. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. | 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 complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 20-45 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 3-12 | 15-200 | 20-500+ |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | LearningOperationsImprovement | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy |