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| Criterion |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 15-45 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 15-200 | 1-10 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |