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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Operations MORT Analysis |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For a safety-relevant event or a system with high protection requirements, the method examines where controls failed. It exposes both technical and organizational gaps. | 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. | 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 | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | 30-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 2-6 | 3-20 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |