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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion | ![]() Innovation Round Robin Brainstorming | ![]() Innovation Rolestorming |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 20-45 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 4-10 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Idea List, Cluster, Shortlist | Rollenkarten, Ideenpool pro Rolle, Konsolidierte Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingIdeationFacilitationInclusionCreativity | BrainstormingIdeationCreativity |
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