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| Criterion |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  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 a group without a fixed agenda needs to get into useful conversations quickly, Lean Coffee structures the start around interests rather than a presentation. The group itself negotiates which topics get time first and which wait. | 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 | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 30-90 min | 15-45 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-20 | 1-10 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |