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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Innovation Design Charrette |  Facilitation 1-2-4-All |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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 | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage | 10-20 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 10-50 | 4-100+ | 4-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction | Idea List, Shared Insights, Emergent Themes | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation | FacilitationInclusionIdeation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |