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| Criterion |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. | 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 complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 2-8 | 8-80 | 20-500+ |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy |