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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Innovation Rolestorming |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |
|---|---|---|---|
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 search for ideas stalls, switching roles helps people step outside their own perspective and activate new logics of action. The method reduces habit because contributions arise from a different stance. This brings unfamiliar, often fitting solution approaches into play. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 3-12 | 1-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Rollenkarten, Ideenpool pro Rolle, Konsolidierte Shortlist | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingIdeationCreativity | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed |
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