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Paper illustration for Bottleneck Analysis.
Operations
Bottleneck Analysis
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
Paper illustration of Rapid Ideation with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rapid Ideation
Purposedifferent
For a flow that backs up at one point, the method looks for the capacity limit with the greatest leverage. It explains why extra effort elsewhere barely improves throughput.For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement.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
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
1-3 hWochen bis Monate5-20 min
Participantsdifferent
3-83-121-20
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Bottleneck Map, Flow Metrics, Improvement Options, Follow-up MeasuresProblem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseIdeenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster
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FlowMeasurementConstraints
ProcessDivergenceInnovation
BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed
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Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom