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| Criterion |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Team Design Team Topologies Interaction Modes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 teams collaborate repeatedly, it describes the right interaction mode for each interface between them. It clarifies responsibility, interaction, and load between teams. The result is captured as an interaction heat map and pairwise agreements. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 45-90 min | 8-15 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-12 | 1-10 | Team-Leads plus Architecture |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Interaction Heat Map, Agreements per Pair |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | TeamAlignmentCollaborationOrganization |