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