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| Criterion |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Facilitation Alignment 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 roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 45-90 min | 8-15 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-12 | 1-10 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |