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| Criterion |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Operations Process Mapping |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | 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 | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 1-3 h | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 | 1-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | ProcessOperationsImprovement | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed |
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