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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Facilitation World Café |  Operations Gemba Walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When a group needs to connect many viewpoints in a short time, World Café creates a calm alternation between closeness and rotation. It sets thinking in motion without forcing the conversation into full-plenary rigidity. | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | 60-180 min | 30-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 2-5 | 12-100+ | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Table Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking | LeanObservationProcessOperations |