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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  Facilitation Troika Consulting |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. | 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 someone needs to sort out a concrete work problem, Troika Consulting offers fast peer consulting with a tight focus. The method brings perspectives together without taking responsibility out of the person's hands. | 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 | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 30-90 min | 30-45 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-20 | 3-30 | 8-80 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Advice Notes, Next Actions, Peer Insights | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | FacilitationCoachingLearning | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |