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| Criterion |  Operations Root Cause Analysis |  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. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Cause Hypotheses, Confirmed Causes, Action Plan | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeProblem solvingQualityIncident | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |
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