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| Criterion |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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 a group without a fixed agenda needs to get into useful conversations quickly, Lean Coffee structures the start around interests rather than a presentation. The group itself negotiates which topics get time first and which wait. | When a decision needs to be prepared quickly, the method generates many solution-close variants in a short time. It deliberately relies on pace to undercut self-censorship and perfectionism. This quickly produces a usable field for prioritization and further work. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 8-15 min | 0.5-2 Tage | 30-90 min | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 20-500+ | 3-20 | 1-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed |