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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  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. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. | 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 | Half day | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-20 | 3-12 | 8-80 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |