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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Innovation Design Charrette |  Facilitation 1-2-4-All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | 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 many people in a group too rarely get to speak, 1-2-4-All distributes thinking time more fairly. The format builds participation step by step and makes quiet or still-unformed thoughts usable faster. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 15-30 min | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage | 10-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 3-12 | 10-50 | 4-100+ |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction | Idea List, Shared Insights, Emergent Themes |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation | FacilitationInclusionIdeation |