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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Innovation Design Charrette |  Decision Making Constraint Analysis |  Innovation Brainwriting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. | In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space. | When an initiative stalls, the limit often lies not in the idea but in hard or soft boundary conditions. Constraint Analysis separates these limits and shows which of them can actually be shaped. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage | 30-90 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 10-50 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction | Constraint List, Hard/Soft Classification, Option Impact Notes, Decision Boundaries | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionTreeOptions | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation | ConstraintsDecisionPlanningOptions | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas |