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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Innovation Morphological Analysis |  Operations 5 Whys |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a search for solutions with many degrees of freedom, a grid emerges for systematic combinations. The method separates features, variants, and exclusion criteria, so the space gets explored deliberately. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 15-30 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 2-8 | 2-6 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea Shortlist | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | IdeationInnovationCreativity | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |