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| Criterion |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 10-20 min je Frage | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 15-200 | 6-50 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | LearningDialogueFacilitation | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation |