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Criterion
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper session grid with two time blocks, three rooms, colored session cards and an open topic pool.
Facilitation
Barcamp
Paper illustration of Rapid Ideation with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rapid Ideation
Purposedifferent
When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover.When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance.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
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
45-90 minHalber Tag bis 2 Tage5-20 min
Participantsdifferent
8-8015-2001-20
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsSession Board, Session Notes, Community LearningsIdeenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster
Tagsno overlap
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
FacilitationLarge groupLearning
BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed
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A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom
Paper illustration for Peer Instruction.
Knowledge Modeling
Peer Instruction