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Criterion
Paper illustration for 1-2-4-All.
Facilitation
1-2-4-All
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper illustration of Rolestorming with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rolestorming
A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
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 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 search for ideas stalls, switching roles helps people step outside their own perspective and activate new logics of action. The method reduces habit because contributions arise from a different stance. This brings unfamiliar, often fitting solution approaches into play.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.
Complexitydifferent
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Timedifferent
10-20 min45-90 min30-60 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
4-100+8-803-124-12
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Idea List, Shared Insights, Emergent ThemesDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsRollenkarten, Ideenpool pro Rolle, Konsolidierte ShortlistIdea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist
Tagsno overlap
FacilitationInclusionIdeation
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
BrainstormingIdeationCreativity
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence
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