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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Innovation Lotus Blossom |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Innovation Design Charrette |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 central question feels too large, the method breaks it into neighboring topic fields with their own depth of ideation. It holds structure and openness at the same time, so adjacent perspectives don't get lost. This grows an idea space out of a core problem. | When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover. | In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 3-10 | 8-80 | 10-50 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Lotus Diagram, Idea Themes, Shortlist | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityDivergenceWorkshop | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation |