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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  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 a group without a fixed agenda needs to get into useful conversations quickly, Lean Coffee structures the start around interests rather than a presentation. The group itself negotiates which topics get time first and which wait. | 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 | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 30-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 3-20 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |
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