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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |  Innovation Design Charrette |  Innovation Crazy 8s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 5-20 min | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage | 8-15 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 1-20 | 10-50 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint |