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Criterion
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of the Consensus Workshop working structure.
Facilitation
Consensus Workshop
Purposedifferent
With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.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 group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMedium
Timedifferent
30-60 min30-60 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
1-54-125-30
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListIdea pool, Theme clusters, ShortlistConsensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence
FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment
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Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom
Paper illustration for Round Robin Brainstorming
Innovation
Round Robin Brainstorming
Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette
Paper illustration of shared options, independently placed voting dots, and a highlighted shortlist.
Facilitation
Dot Voting