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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  Operations Accountability Ladder |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a group without a fixed agenda needs to get into useful conversations quickly, Lean Coffee structures the start around interests rather than a presentation. The group itself negotiates which topics get time first and which wait. | With defensive reactions to problems, the method shifts the view from justification to ownership. It makes visible which reaction stage a person or team is currently stuck on. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-90 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 3-20 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Ownership Reflection, Action Commitment, Coaching Notes |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | ResponsibilityLeadershipTeam |
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