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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Facilitation Decision Jam |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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 | Medium | High | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 2-8 h | 60-90 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 2-8 | 4-10 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |