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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |  Facilitation 1-2-4-All |  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. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 5-20 min | 10-20 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 1-20 | 4-100+ | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster | Idea List, Shared Insights, Emergent Themes | Idea List, Cluster, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed | FacilitationInclusionIdeation | BrainstormingIdeationFacilitationInclusionCreativity |