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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Innovation Round Robin Brainstorming |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Facilitation 1-2-4-All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 20-45 min | 15-30 min | 10-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 4-10 | 3-12 | 4-100+ |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Idea List, Cluster, Shortlist | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Idea List, Shared Insights, Emergent Themes |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingIdeationFacilitationInclusionCreativity | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | FacilitationInclusionIdeation |