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| Criterion |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |  Facilitation World Café |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When a group needs to connect many viewpoints in a short time, World Café creates a calm alternation between closeness and rotation. It sets thinking in motion without forcing the conversation into full-plenary rigidity. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 60-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 12-100+ |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster | Table Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed | FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking |
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