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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Innovation Design Charrette |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Innovation Round Robin 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 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. | With unevenly distributed speaking time, the method brings every person into the contribution one after another. It prevents early voices from setting the direction while still producing a shared idea space. This makes participation plannable and the team's diversity visible. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 10-50 | 15-200 | 4-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Idea List, Cluster, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | BrainstormingIdeationFacilitationInclusionCreativity |