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| Criterion |  Innovation Morphological Analysis |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation 1-2-4-All |  Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a search for solutions with many degrees of freedom, a grid emerges for systematic combinations. The method separates features, variants, and exclusion criteria, so the space gets explored deliberately. | When a complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order. | 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. | When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 0.5-2 Tage | 10-20 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 20-500+ | 4-100+ | 15-200 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea Shortlist | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Idea List, Shared Insights, Emergent Themes | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | IdeationInnovationCreativity | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationInclusionIdeation | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |