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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With high tempo and many parallel topics, the method makes status, deviations, and priorities visible at a glance. It reduces search effort and prevents what matters from getting lost in daily work. | 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. | 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. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 45-90 min | 30-90 min | 10-20 min je Frage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 8-80 | 3-20 | 6-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | LearningDialogueFacilitation |