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| Criterion | ![]() Innovation Crazy 8s | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Innovation Brainwriting |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 8-15 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 15-200 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas |
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