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| Criterion |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  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. | Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action. | 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 | 0.5-3 Tage | 10-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 5-15 | 4-100+ |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Idea List, Shared Insights, Emergent Themes |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | FacilitationInclusionIdeation |
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