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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 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. | For an existing solution under pressure to change, the method deliberately opens space for systematic variants. It directs attention to rebuilding, combining, and repurposing rather than only new basic ideas. This produces concrete evolution paths for products, offerings, or workflows. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 15-200 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |
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