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| Criterion |  Innovation Design Charrette |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Innovation Round Robin Brainstorming |  Innovation Brainwriting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 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. | With unevenly distributed speaking time, the method brings every person into the contribution one after another. It prevents early voices from setting the direction while still producing a shared idea space. This makes participation plannable and the team's diversity visible. | 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 | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage | 0.5-2 Tage | 20-45 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 10-50 | 20-500+ | 4-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Idea List, Cluster, Shortlist | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | BrainstormingIdeationFacilitationInclusionCreativity | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas |