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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Innovation Design Sprint |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |
|---|---|---|---|
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 the product question is unclear and time pressure is high, the method takes a team from an open idea to a testable solution. It connects problem understanding, decision, and learning in one compact format, lowering the risk of spending a lot of energy on a mere guess. | 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 | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 4-5 Tage | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 5-8 | 1-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed |
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