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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Facilitation Decision Jam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 2-8 h | 1-6 Wochen | 60-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 2-8 | 4-10 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop |