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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Innovation Lotus Blossom |  Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |  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. | When a central question feels too large, the method breaks it into neighboring topic fields with their own depth of ideation. It holds structure and openness at the same time, so adjacent perspectives don't get lost. This grows an idea space out of a core problem. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. | 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 | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | 10-20 min je Frage | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 3-10 | 6-50 | 4-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Lotus Diagram, Idea Themes, Shortlist | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityDivergenceWorkshop | LearningDialogueFacilitation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |