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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Innovation Brainstorming |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | 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 a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 15-30 min | 30-60 min | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-12 | 4-12 | 1-20 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed |