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A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette
Paper illustration for RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID
Purposedifferent
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.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space.In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
30-60 min30-60 minHalber Tag bis mehrere Tage45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
4-122-1010-503-12
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Idea pool, Theme clusters, ShortlistDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision LogSketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized DirectionRAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation
DecisionRolesGovernance
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