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| Criterion |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation 1-2-4-All |
|---|---|---|---|
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 complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order. | When many people in a group too rarely get to speak, 1-2-4-All distributes thinking time more fairly. The format builds participation step by step and makes quiet or still-unformed thoughts usable faster. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 0.5-2 Tage | 10-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 20-500+ | 4-100+ |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Idea List, Shared Insights, Emergent Themes |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationInclusionIdeation |
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