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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Facilitation Delegation Poker |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action. | When decisions get stuck between leadership and team, Delegation Poker clarifies the desired scope of autonomy. It shows how much decision-making latitude a role should actually get in practice. | 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 | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 45-90 min | 30-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 3-10 | 3-20 | 8-80 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Delegation Board, Decision Boundaries, Role Agreements | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | AutonomyRolesTeam | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |