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| Criterion |  Innovation Brainstorming |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 5-20 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 | 1-20 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |
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