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| Criterion |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |  Innovation Brainwriting |  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 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. | 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 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 8-15 min | 5-20 min | 15-30 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 1-20 | 3-12 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tags1 shared | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |