Compare the operating models
A fictional haircut occupies one stylist for one customer. A pottery class uses one instructor for six independent participants at the same time. Six class registrations do not require six instructors.
| Business requirement | Private appointment | Shared group session |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | One customer occupies assigned time | Other buyers cannot join same haircut |
| Pottery | Six private records duplicate teaching | One class with six seats |
| What fills up? | Provider time | Participant capacity |
Work through the chosen model
Private service links one appointment to its staff allocation. Group service links bookings to a session with instructor and capacity. Record participant count separately from staff count and keep the customer-facing offer clear about sharing.
- Present private or shared offer
- Reserve time or session places
- Prepare agenda or group roster
Groups share teaching cost and capacity but need roster and cancellation handling. Private service gives exclusivity while consuming dedicated provider time.
One haircut occupies one stylist slot. Two pottery buyers take two of six places in one class, leaving four; instructor count stays one.
When the other model fits
Pottery is a private party buying exclusive use of the instructor. Does the six-independent-seat model still fit?
Show the worked answer
No. Record exclusivity and the party’s participant quantity; do not sell the remaining places to strangers.