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| Criterion |  Agile Affinity Estimation |  Innovation SCAMPER |  Agile Bucket System |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When many tasks need to be classified quickly, it sorts them by perceived effort and similarity. It reduces the effort of fine-grained estimation for large volumes. | 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. | When a large batch of work needs a fast, rough estimate, it sorts items into predefined size buckets. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as a Bucketed Backlog, Relative Estimates, and Split Candidates. | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 30-60 min | 30-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-10 | 3-12 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | Bucketed Backlog, Relative Estimates, Split Candidates | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |