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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Lean Coffee | ![]() Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis | ![]() Operations RACI Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 2-6 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 3-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations |
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