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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Facilitation Six Thinking Hats |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement. | When a topic gets stuck too quickly in the same thinking mode, Six Thinking Hats deliberately separates the perspectives. This means facts, risks, creativity, and emotional signals get worked through one after another instead of mixed together. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-12 | 5-30 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Perspective Notes, Decision Inputs, Action Items | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | FacilitationOptionsDecision | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |