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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Innovation Brainstorming |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Innovation Design Charrette |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 0.5-2 Tage | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 4-12 | 20-500+ | 10-50 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation |