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| Criterion |  Operations Root Cause Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a problem keeps recurring and the cause stays unclear, the method exposes the underlying mechanism. It separates symptom, guess, and robust explanation from one another. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | 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 | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 1-6 Wochen | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 4-10 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Cause Hypotheses, Confirmed Causes, Action Plan | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeProblem solvingQualityIncident | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |
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