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| Criterion |  Operations 5 Whys |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. | For an existing solution under pressure to change, the method deliberately opens space for systematic variants. It directs attention to rebuilding, combining, and repurposing rather than only new basic ideas. This produces concrete evolution paths for products, offerings, or workflows. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 8-15 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1-10 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |
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