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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Facilitation 1-2-4-All |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. | When many people in a group too rarely get to speak, 1-2-4-All distributes thinking time more fairly. The format builds participation step by step and makes quiet or still-unformed thoughts usable faster. | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 15-30 min | 10-20 min | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 3-12 | 4-100+ | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Idea List, Shared Insights, Emergent Themes | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | FacilitationInclusionIdeation | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation |