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