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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Operations Root Cause Analysis |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 problem keeps recurring and the cause stays unclear, the method exposes the underlying mechanism. It separates symptom, guess, and robust explanation from one another. | When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-4 h | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 3-8 | 15-200 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Problem Statement, Cause Hypotheses, Confirmed Causes, Action Plan | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | Root causeProblem solvingQualityIncident | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |