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| Criterion | ![]() Innovation Crazy 8s | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction | ![]() Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. | When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 8-15 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 10-20 min je Frage | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 15-200 | 6-50 | 4-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | LearningDialogueFacilitation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |



