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| Criterion |  Facilitation Decision Jam |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Operations A3 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 a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-90 min | 45-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 8-80 | 2-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |
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