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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. | 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. | Intervention Mapping translates a need for change into a planned, evaluable program. The method connects target group, determinants, actions, and measurement into a traceable chain. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 30-90 min | 1-5 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-20 | 4-12 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |