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| Criterion |  Innovation Brainstorming |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 | 8-80 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |
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