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| Criterion |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Innovation Reverse 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. | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. | 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 |
Timedifferent | 0.5-2 Tage | 30-60 min | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 20-500+ | 3-12 | 1-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed |
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