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| Criterion |  Facilitation 1-2-4-All |  Innovation Brainstorming |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When many people in a group too rarely get to speak, 1-2-4-All distributes thinking time more fairly. The format builds participation step by step and makes quiet or still-unformed thoughts usable faster. | When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. | 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 decision needs to be prepared quickly, the method generates many solution-close variants in a short time. It deliberately relies on pace to undercut self-censorship and perfectionism. This quickly produces a usable field for prioritization and further work. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min | 30-60 min | 45-90 min | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-100+ | 4-12 | 8-80 | 1-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Idea List, Shared Insights, Emergent Themes | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationInclusionIdeation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed |