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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Innovation Round Robin Brainstorming |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 8-15 min | 20-45 min | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 1-10 | 4-10 | 1-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Idea List, Cluster, Shortlist | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | BrainstormingIdeationFacilitationInclusionCreativity | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed |