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Criterion
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper illustration of an eight-panel idea sheet with varied sketches beside a timer set to eight minutes.
Innovation
Crazy 8s
Paper illustration for 1-2-4-All.
Facilitation
1-2-4-All
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.With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development.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.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
MediumLowLowLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min8-15 min10-20 min5-20 min
Participantsdifferent
8-801-104-100+1-20
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsSketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction OptionsIdea List, Shared Insights, Emergent ThemesIdeenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster
Tagsno overlap
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint
FacilitationInclusionIdeation
BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed
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