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| Criterion |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. | When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance. | 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 | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 15-200 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |
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