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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Decision Jam | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion | ![]() Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a decision is stuck, Decision Jam loosens the knot through structured separation of problem, idea, and selection. The format creates movement without jumping prematurely at the first seemingly elegant answer. | 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. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 60-90 min | 45-90 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 8-80 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |
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