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Criterion
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
Operations
8D Problem Solving
Paper illustration of an eight-panel idea sheet with varied sketches beside a timer set to eight minutes.
Innovation
Crazy 8s
Paper fishbone diagram with a measurable effect at the head and six labeled cause branches.
Operations
Fishbone Diagram
Paper illustration of Rapid Ideation with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rapid Ideation
Purposedifferent
For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly.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.When a problem has several possible contributing factors, the method sorts causes by cause areas. It prevents an initial hunch from blocking the view of other plausible drivers.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
HighLowLowLow
Timedifferent
1-6 Wochen8-15 min30-60 min5-20 min
Participantsdifferent
4-101-102-81-20
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action PlanSketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction OptionsFishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation BacklogIdeenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster
Tagsno overlap
QualityProblem solvingRoot cause
BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint
Root causeQualityOperations
BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed
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