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| Criterion |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Innovation Round Robin Brainstorming |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | 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. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-6 Wochen | 20-45 min | 30-60 min | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 4-10 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Idea List, Cluster, Shortlist | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | BrainstormingIdeationFacilitationInclusionCreativity | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |