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| Criterion |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Facilitation World Café |  Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |  Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 needs to connect many viewpoints in a short time, World Café creates a calm alternation between closeness and rotation. It sets thinking in motion without forcing the conversation into full-plenary rigidity. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. | When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 60-180 min | 10-20 min je Frage | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 12-100+ | 6-50 | 15-200 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Table Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking | LearningDialogueFacilitation | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |