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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Innovation TRIZ |  Agile Start Stop Continue |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 technical contradictions or trade-offs, the method looks for solutions that resolve opposing requirements at the same time. It translates limits into an explicit picture of conflict that becomes workable. This produces not just compromises but more elegant principles. | When a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. | When a team's or workshop's mood needs to become readable, it structures emotional signals with little setup. It makes strain, relief, and sources of energy tangible. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-4 h | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 2-8 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Contradiction Statement, Inventive Principles, Solution Concepts | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | InnovationProblem solvingContradictionsCreativity | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection | RetrospectiveTeamReflection |