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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Operations Root Cause Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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 problem keeps recurring and the cause stays unclear, the method exposes the underlying mechanism. It separates symptom, guess, and robust explanation from one another. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 2-8 h | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 2-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Problem Statement, Cause Hypotheses, Confirmed Causes, Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | Root causeProblem solvingQualityIncident |
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