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| Criterion |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Innovation Crazy 8s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | 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 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. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 5-20 min | 15-30 min | 8-15 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 1-20 | 3-12 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options |
Tags1 shared | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint |